Hot Water Heater Leaking From Drain Valve

Is water leaking from the drain valve on your hot water heater.

Hot water heater leaking from drain valve.

If water continuous running out of hot water heater overflow and water heater overflow pipe gushing you have to change drain valve. Like all water valves the drain valve on your water heater can wear out and leak. This is usually a sign of a failing water heater or often just the valve. Regular maintenance performed on a water heater will prolong the life of the unit.

A leak in the drain valve at the bottom of the water heater is another common issue. A leaking hot water drain valve wastes energy and can ruin anything in the immediate area. Hot water usage condensation can make it appear as though your drain valve is leaking. The two most common reasons for a hot water heater relief valve leaking are excessive temperature or excessive pressure.

When water is coming out of the pressure relief valve on your water heater it could signal that too much pressure is building up inside the water heater which is what the valve is designed for due to the burner or element not cutting off in which case the water heater needs to be repaired or replaced. After draining or flushing a water heater it is common for the drain valve to fail to close completely. If you tighten the drain valve but still see moisture dry the valve with a towel and wait for about an hour. Often this happens after you drain the water heater as part of the regular maintenance of the unit but it can happen anytime.

The water from the hot water heater overflow at the bottom of the tank. If the water heater is leaking from the drain valve a replacement valve needs to be installed. This drain valve can be capped with a hose cap or you can replace the drain valve completely with a new valve. In some cases the leak may be very slow but this doesn t mean you can ignore it.

A slow leak can add up to hundreds of dollars in water damage repairs.