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You don't say where exactly the leak is and that's very important. -If it's around a pipe or fitting it may be possible to fix. On the other hand, any leak in the body of the tank is difficult or impossible to fix. -
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoReplace it.
Before you replace it make sure that its the tank that is leaking by checking all the threaded joints and sometimes it can be like the inlet or outlet threaded joint but if it is the tank then yes you will have to replace it. Scrap yards take them for free or sometimes pay you money for old water heaters.
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∙ 11y agoYes, they definitely can. -Usually around the welded seam near the top. If you find this ,it's time to get a new tank, although I did once repair one with J B Weld, and it held for almost a year.
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∙ 8y agoEventually most hot water tanks will leak at the welded seams. You can prevent this to a degree by flushing your tank about every 2 years. This very easy to do and only requires a garden hose and common sense.
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∙ 15y agobroken tank / condensation
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What causes a hot water heater element to short out?
if an element is constantly expanding and contracting (if you keep switching the hot water heater off and on again) all the time it causes cracks and over time the water leaks into the element causing it to short which means you have to replace it.
What causes water leaks into drivers side?
Is it just water or is there coolent in it. If it's just water than it could be condensation from your A/C. If it has coolent in it than your heater core has a leak in it
Water leaks at the bottom of 1996 98 olds.Replaced bypass heater hose and water pump still leaks at the bottom of car.?
Need to replace the water pump.
What causes a car heater to blow out less hotter air?
Not enough coolant is running through the system chek for leaks and chek your heater core
What causes leaks in water heaters?
condensation corrosion
What causes an empty water heater?
No water supply
Dodge Stratus water leaks from dash?
its most likely the heater core that's leaking
Checking For Leaks?
When you are installing a Reliance water heater, you really need to make sure that there are no leaks in your pipes. These leaks can be rather dangerous because of all of the electrical lines that are around. You need to have these electrical lines so that they can be hooked up to the water heater, so you cannot move them. If they get water on them, though, you could put people in danger of being shocked. It is very important that the area around the water heater is always clean and dry in order to prevent this type of danger.
Can you clean or repair your hot water heater that is leaking from the bottom?
No. Once a water heater tank leaks there is no fixing it. Just replacing the water heater. And it should probably done as soon as possible, since the potential for a bigger leak to open is very possible.
What causes drivers side water leaks under dash in my 1999 Mercedes ML320?
Either a leaking heater core or a plugged A/C evaporater drain. You can smell the fluid to determine what it is. A/C condensation smells like water/moldy water, coolant doesn't smell like water.
Why is Water leaking in the interior of a Toyota Paseo?
Most of the time internal water leaks under the dash behind the center console are the result of a blown heater core. If your heater is not working, then that could be your problem.
What could be wrong with a 1994 Cavalier that leaks water on the passenger side carpets if it is not the heater core?
Is it water or coolant? If it's water, you probably have a leaky windshield seal. If it's coolant you could have a heater control valve leak.
