How to Shut Your Leaking Water Heater Off

If your water heater leaks, you could have a massive mess. Unfortunately, losing all of that hot water means you are also losing money. The good news is that you can shut it off yourself, so you do not have to let it keep leaking while you wait for a professional plumber. Here’s how:

First, locate the supply of water. The supply will come into the tank through a tube on the cold water side of the tank. After you have found it, you should proceed to turn it off by turning a knob clockwise or turning the valve perpendicular to the pipe.

Second, if you know where it is, shut the gas off. If unsure where the gas is, try checking your tank manual or call FLAME for help.

Third, connect a hose to the drain valve on the bottom. This will allow you to direct the water flow to a drain to lessen the mess.

A good safety measure is to invest in a water alarm that will immediately alert you of any leaks. Questions? Contact FLAME!