Your water heater works round the clock with no lunch breaks. So, it must remain in good working condition. However, if you keep putting those water heater repairs on hold and it starts leaking, the repercussions can be pretty serious. If you still leave the leak unattended, hoping that it will go away on its own, disaster will strike.

A leak left to fend for itself can cause some severe water damage to your house and its possessions. Since water heaters are usually not in your vision line, it can be difficult to locate the leak.

A water heater that continues to go drip, drip, and drip is a cause for concern as, if not repaired in time, it can turn into a money pit for you. Some leaks are severe and would require you to hire a professional for water heater repairs. Others can most easily be resolved at home, especially if you know a thing or two about plumbing. Let’s go through some of the causes of water heater leakage in your homes.

During the colder season, condensation can form once the cold water and the heated tank water start mixing. However, this is nothing to worry about. When the water heater reaches its maximum temperature, this condensation will go away on its own.

Is it entirely possible that your drain valve that leads to your heater has gotten loose, and due to that, leakage has occurred? You should check the faucet and the knob at the tank’s base, as well as try tightening the valve in a clockwise rotation.

Water can leak from the temperature-pressure relief valve if the temperature of your water tank is too high. Usually, water tanks come with a default setting of 140 degrees Fahrenheit, even though the Department of Energy recommends a setting of 120 degrees Fahrenheit for the efficiency and safety of you and your family. As a homeowner, you can try lowering the temperature to the recommended setting of 120 degrees to see if the leakage stops. If the leakage continues, it’s time to call AA Heating and Air Conditioning for inspection and repairs.

The constant exposure of your heater to hard water and the calcium and mineral elements present in it can build up sediments and cause it to rust and corrode over time.

After preliminary inspections, you’ll find out if the interior of the heater’s tank is damaged. Rusted or corroded interior and exterior can even cause your house to get flooded and damaged. It’s best to get a water heater repair professional to take care of the problem here.