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Common Water Issue in BC
Water Heater Leaking from Bottom — Tank Failure Imminent
Water leaking from the bottom of a water heater indicates tank corrosion and imminent failure. BC homeowners should prepare for replacement immediately.
Possible Causes
- •Corroded water heater tank from age and sediment
- •Failed drain valve at bottom of tank
- •Condensation pooling below tank from cold supply line
- •Leaking T&P valve drain pipe routed to bottom
- •Failed heating element gasket on electric heater
Recommended Steps
- 1Check if leak is from drain valve or tank itself
- 2If from tank body, replacement is typically required — tank is leaking
- 3If from drain valve, may be able to replace valve only
- 4Shut off water and power/gas to heater if leak is significant
- 5Call plumber for replacement assessment — leaking tank can fail catastrophically
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