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Condensate appears on bottom of pilot tube, indicating water leak Other evidence can include drips forming on bottom of gas control, or dripping down manifold tube or pilot tube. Possible causes: 1) The gas valve is NOT screwed into the tank correctly ... which could happen if gas valve was replaced recently... 
2) The gas valve is bad and the leak is coming through the gas
valve.The gas valve needs to be replaced How to replace gas control valve How to troubleshoot gas water heater 3) The leak is coming out around the gas valve at the tank because the threads are rusted out ... ... or the leak is above the gas valve and dripping down. Causes of rusted tank: depleted anode rod, defective tank (check warranty), stray current corrosion due to household ground connected to water pipe 4) Other areas of water heater can be leaking and not gas valve Troubleshoot leaking water heater |
  Warranty coverageIf you need to buy new heater, or apply for warranty coverage. 1) Take photo of the label located on side of tank to find date of manufacture using serial number, and then estimate if warranty is still in effect. pdf/Find-Age-of-water-heater 2) Contact the manufacturer with the serial number. Warranty will cover the tank. Possibly at pro-rated basis. |
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heater?If you are going to buy another heater out-of-pocket, read following run-down. Which-is-best-gas-water-heater If you are installing yourself, read following: How-to-install-gas-water-heater ✔"It is possible to limp along with a failed water heater if the leak is slow and if you turn off power and water when not using hot water. A hot tap needs to be left open also to prevent pressure build-up in tank. This trick could buy you some time, possibly up to 3 months. With time, you can consider how to make the system do more for less as well as comparison shop, get competitive bids, etc |
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 Prevent leak and rust problems in future:1) Inspect for leaks periodically/ install leak detector/ shut off water to house when not home Troubleshoot leaking water heater 2) Replace anode rod periodically How to replace anode rod 3) Turn down level of water softening 4) Make sure water pressure does not exceed 80 psi water pressure test and troubleshoot Buy: Pressure gauges at Amazon Watts telltale Pressure Gauge 276H300 Temperature pressure gauge Telltale pressure gauge is left in place for a day, and marks the highest pressure so user can tell if there are pressure spikes that are causing TP valve to leak water, or other possible problems |
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