Water Heater Leaking From Control Box

Keep reading to find out how to resolve the leak issue.

Water heater leaking from control box.

It s not necessary to drain it completely only so that the water inside the tank is lower. A leaking drain valve can be identified by moisture or water dripping either out of the drain opening or around the valve itself. If your water heater is leaking water near the control panel of the device then the device is likely leaking fluid around the heating element. Open a hot water faucet.

This will allow air to enter the tank. I recently fixed a water leak on my 98 1500. Use a wrench to grab hold of the t p valve and turn it counter clockwise until the valve is loose. The temperature control knob.

The first place to check is the plumbing pipes above the water heater. I will list the steps i used to fix it remove the wipers cowl plastic on the passenger side there is thin plate cover use a gasket scraper to remove the caulk and pry off the cover. Turn off the power to the leaking water heater. If the leak is coming from the bottom of the tank it is not looking good for you.

Check the plumbing pipes above the water heater using a stepladder if necessary. A drip from above can easily leak down on top of the water heater and even work its way down the insulation and make it look like the leak is coming from the tank itself. Although these are the two most common causes of a leaking water heater they are. The most likely scenario in this case is that sediment has built up and corroded the bottom of the tank causing a serious problem and the need for an entirely new water heater.

Drain the hot water tank. Check to make sure that the bottom valve is fully closed by turning the valve control clockwise. Turn off the power. The water was leaking from the heater box at the blower.