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Automatic shut off valve Prevent water damage: Buy automatic shut off valve: Automatic water heater shut off valve/ electric powered Water detectors at Amazon |
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Shut off water Rotate valve clockwise Use channel locks Shut off water using shut-off located on cold water pipe above tank. Or turn off main water shut-off to house Resources: Also read: Diagnose leaking water heater |
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Rotate valve clockwise Righty tighty, lefty loosey Use channel locks if valve is stuck |
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Shut off water to house/ if water heater does
not have shut off valve shown above Rotate shut off 1/4 turn so valve is perpendicular across water line Image shows water key. Located water meter box, remove lid, dig away dirt to find shut off Shut off located on house side of meter Water keyd  Buy water key at Amazon Water keys at Amazon Resources: Repair water heater valve |
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Relieve pressure on tank Open tub spout on hot side for a few moments. If you relieve pressure by lifting lever on TP valve, then stand away from scalding water that is released under pressure from overflow tube If water does not shut off, then shut off main water to house, or call plumber. |
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How to turn off electric heater If tank continues leaking after shutting off water to water heater and opening tub spout to release pressure, then turn off electric water heater and drain tank Do not touch wet water heater Find circuit breaker for water heater, and push breaker fully OFF If leak is small, then turn electric heater ON for short while to make batches of hot water until new heater can be installed. Do Not Touch Electric Water Heater that is wet Resources: How to test if electricity is off How to replace circuit breaker |
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How to turn off gas heaterIf gas water heater is leaking, then choose either a) or b) a) Small water leak that has stopped with steps shown above: rotate knob to Pilot so pilot stays lit but burner will not ignite, illustrated on left. Then when you need a bit of hot water, rotate knob again so burner will ignite. Do this until heater can be replaced. b) Large water leak, or tank continues leaking after tub spout is open: turn off gas to heater, illustrated on right Move gas valve handle so it is perpendicular across gas line, illustrated on right Resources: Identify gas control valve + How to light gas water heater Error codes, and replacement of gas control valves |
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Identify what is leaking/ Read below also open resource link Resource: Troubleshoot leaking water heater |
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Drain valve leaking? Buy garden hose cap with washer at hardware or home center. Ace hardware shows brass cap online, most local home centers sell plastic cap. Check Amazon for brass hose cap. Requires rubber washer. Rubber washer will seal tank.  Buy brass hose cap Brass hose caps at Amazon Garden hose cap Resource: How replace drain valve |
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TP valve
leaking? Do NOT cap off TP valve. Do not cap off TP valve or cover TP with insulation or block TP valve or block overflow tube. Lift valve and gently lower into place If leak will not stop, then tank may be overheating (check if water temp is very high), or TP valve needs replacement Resources: How to troubleshoot and replace TP valve. Causes for TP leak |
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Small leak You can limp by on leaking water heater if leak is small and you turn on heater a few times a day to heat water. Leaving water inside tank will let you to make some hot water each day until water heater can be replaced. This strategy can work 1-3 months. Avoid damage to pipes: Do not turn on water heater unless tank is completely full of water and hot side of tub is running full stream. Gas heater makes 41 gallons hot water per hour. Electric 21 gallons per hour. Shower uses 9 gallons hot water, bath uses 15 gallons hot water. If leak is small, turn heater on for short periods until heater can be replaced or repaired. |
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Water
bubbling up, or leaking out of side or bottom, then tank is rusted Replace water heater Resources: Which is best gas water heater How to install gas water heater How to install electric water heater |
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Replace
Rusted tank Rusted tanks that are welded to seal leak are subject to rupture and are risky. New water heater is a few hundred dollars. Massive damage to home is more expensive. Resources: Troubleshoot leaking water heater How to install gas water heater How to install electric water heater |
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Drain
Tankless Resource: How to drain tankless How to drain tankless/ pdf |
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Flooded
water heater should be replaced Resources: Flooded water heater Read PDF on flood-damaged water heaters |
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Hot
water is rusty: is not emergency unless tank is leaking:
a) Rusty water indicates rusted water heater. b) Inspect tank for leaks. Inspect water heater for leak c) Replace anode rod and rusting will stop. New anode rod will not repair rusted tank, but will stop rust. Check and replace water heater anode rod If tank hull is rusted and ready to rupture, it is time to shop for a new heater before rupture causes massive damage. |
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heater drip pan Set water heater in drip pan Buy: Water heater drip pans at Amazon Buy: Water detectors at Amazon Auto-shut-off valve at Amazon Resources: See drip pan installation Read about drip pan |
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heater to any voltage generator Resources: Connect water heater to any voltage generator Convert water heater to 120Volt Off-peak water heater ideas Convert water heater from AC to DC |
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Replace
and troubleshoot water heater Resources: How to install gas water heater How to install electric water heater How to install under-counter water heater Do it yourself water heater Replace anode rod Troubleshoot gas water heater Troubleshoot electric water heater Troubleshoot leaking water heater |
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