A water heater leak can be a slow drip or a tank failure on its way to flooding the garage. The first move is shutting off the cold-water supply valve — we'll walk you through it on the phone if you're not sure where it is.
Where the leak is coming from tells us a lot before we arrive. A drip from a valve or fitting at the top is usually a straightforward fix. Water pooling at the base of the tank often means tank-wall corrosion — that's typically an end-of-life replacement. We'll tell you which is likely before we're even in the truck.
We repair and replace tank and tankless water heaters, and we give you the honest repair-versus-replace math. If the tank is rusted through at the bottom, no repair will hold — and we'll say so.
What if I can't find the shutoff valve?
Call us — we'll walk you through finding it on the phone. If you truly can't locate it, shut off the main house water supply instead.
Is a small drip an emergency?
A drip from a pressure relief valve or a fitting can wait a few hours. A leak at the tank base usually means the tank is failing and should be addressed today. When in doubt, call and describe what you're seeing.
Can a leaking water heater be repaired?
Leaks from fittings, valves, and connections: yes, usually. Leaks from the tank wall or base: usually not worth repairing — the metal is corroded and another leak is coming. We'll be honest about which you have.
Still not sure what you're dealing with?
Call or text and describe what you're seeing. We'll tell you what it likely is and whether it can wait — no appointment needed to get a straight answer.