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Hot Water Heater dripping at drain valve
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:07 pm
It started about a week ago after I noticed garage floor was wet in the area. I put a bucket under it and by the end of the day it is almost full. I googled the problem and some sites say this is not a serious problem and can be solved by replacing the drain valve. Any experts in plumbing here? How much should I be looking to pay a plumber to do this if replacing the drain valve is the problem?
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Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:08 pm to Bloodworth
Why do you need to heat hot water?
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:08 pm to Bloodworth
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Hot Water Heater
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:08 pm to Bloodworth
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Hot Water Heater
Redundant
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:09 pm to Murtown
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Why do you need to heat hot water?
So it stays hot water, idiot.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:11 pm to Bloodworth
Two items:
1)It could be that the pressure relief valve is spitting water because pressure inside is too high. This is a good thing, as it keeps the water heater from exploding.
2)Ask the plumber to check the valve, but also look into getting an expansion tank so it doesn't have to release water to release pressure.
1)It could be that the pressure relief valve is spitting water because pressure inside is too high. This is a good thing, as it keeps the water heater from exploding.
2)Ask the plumber to check the valve, but also look into getting an expansion tank so it doesn't have to release water to release pressure.
This post was edited on 4/28/16 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:12 pm to Murtown
So fricking dumb
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:19 pm to NYNolaguy1
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Two items: 1)It could be that the pressure relief valve is spitting water because pressure inside is to high. This is a good thing, as it keeps the hot water heater from exploding. 2)Ask the plumber to check the valve, but also look into getting an expansion tank so it doesn't have to release water to release pressure.
Thanks NY. This sounds like a job for plumber to check out and not "do it yourself" me. That pressure thing is a little alarming if that's what it is.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:23 pm to Bloodworth
Also get the plumber to check the regulator on the water where it enters the house. Mine was doing the same thing a few years ago. It blew out some o rings on faucet valves and the water heater was having a slow drip. Replaced the regulator and it solved both problems.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:25 pm to Bloodworth
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:27 pm to NYNolaguy1
Faucet shut off valve is less than $10 problem solved.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:34 pm to weadjust
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Faucet shut off valve is less than $10 problem solved.
If it's the pressure relief valve leaking water, and you cap it, you're going to have a very bad day.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:41 pm to NYNolaguy1
The OP stated it's the drain valve ^^^^^^. You calling him a liar 
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:47 pm to weadjust
Let's just say I have had a client tell me that their drain valve is leaking and it turned out to be the pressure relief valve. 
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:48 pm to LucasP
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So it stays hot water, idiot.
Oh, I wasn't aware a water heater recirculated hot water to keep it hot. Moron
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:49 pm to weadjust
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The OP stated it's the drain valve ^^^^^^. You calling him a liar
From what I understand, the drain valve will drip if the pressure inside the heater is too high. Soooo, the question has at least(2)possible correct answers. Either the drain valve is bad, or, the pressure inside the tank is too high. I also read some stuff saying flushing the tank by attaching hose to the drain valve might fix the problem by flushing out sediment that settles in bottom of tank. I don't know why this would make the drain valve leak though.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:51 pm to Bloodworth
1. Turn breaker off (power) and close water supply at top
2. Use a garden hose to drain tank
3. Replace drain valve
4. Before turning power back on, open water supply and let tank fill 1st.
5. Turn power back on
No need to hire someone for this
2. Use a garden hose to drain tank
3. Replace drain valve
4. Before turning power back on, open water supply and let tank fill 1st.
5. Turn power back on
No need to hire someone for this
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:53 pm to Murtown
Watch your sassin', boy.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:54 pm to ItFliesItDies
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1. Turn breaker off (power) and close water supply at top
2. Use a garden hose to drain tank
3. Replace drain valve
4. Before turning power back on, open water supply and let tank fill 1st.
5. Turn power back on
This sounds easy. How do I know its not a pressure problem though and the current drain valve is fine?
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:57 pm to Bloodworth
tighten the drain valve a little. If still leaking, tighten a little more. If still leaking, replace drain valve. Pretty simple if you can do any labor at all.
Check water pressure also. If it's over 60 or 65, probably need new regulator. Can get pressure gauge at Lowes/HD for 3 to 5 bucks. You may not have a regulator at all. If you don't, you need to get one put on or you will have more problems down the road. You'd be surprised how many homes don't have a regulator.
Check water pressure also. If it's over 60 or 65, probably need new regulator. Can get pressure gauge at Lowes/HD for 3 to 5 bucks. You may not have a regulator at all. If you don't, you need to get one put on or you will have more problems down the road. You'd be surprised how many homes don't have a regulator.
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