Water heater
Every water heater guide on this site, in one place. Start with the general leak guide if you're not sure whether the leak is from the top or bottom.
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Hub Water heater leaking: what it means and what to do next Water pooling near your water heater has a handful of common causes. Find out where the leak starts, what's safe to check yourself, and when to shut off the gas. Water heater leaking from the bottom: common causes A leak from the bottom of your water heater usually traces to the drain valve, the tank itself, or condensation. Here's how to tell which one you have. Water heater leaking from the top: causes and what to check A leak from the top of your water heater usually traces to the fittings or the pressure relief valve. Here's how to check each one, and when a drip means the valve needs replacing. Water heater making noise: what the sounds mean Popping, knocking, or whining from your water heater each point to a different cause. Here's what each sound means and when a flush fixes it.