It started leaking slowly so I opened the release valve for about 20 secs than closed it back to see if that would help, but now it leaks even more. So I had to shut off the water that's coming into the water heater and know I can't use the hot water in my house. Can someone help me please!!!!
you will have to get it repalced.after they get old the spring inside starts to get weak.It will only get worst!Do not do a patch job,its not worth it.
i find it better the telfon paste instead of the tape,use paste and not leaks,should find it in the plumming supplies
You have to replace the water pessure valve. If you can remove the old one, Take it with you to any plumbers merchants, and get another one, but make sure it is marked with the same pressure as the one you removed. All water heater makes, have different pressures. Good luck.
this valve is very common and a universal fit .... with the water already off -- OK -- you can remove the valve and get a new one at most hardware stores [[ get some teflon-white tape to wrap the threads of the new valve == 3 or 4 rounds will be good
Same thing happened to me.. The valve is probably older and needs replaced. Most likely dirt/sediment has reached the valve sea when you opened the valve. Solution: Replace Valve You will need: Pipe wrench teflon tape and a valve from the hardware store The valve is threaded into the tank. Turn water off to the tank and drain a few inches such that the valve is not submerged. Use the pipe wrench to remove the old valve. Replace with new valve (using teflon tape on the threads). Fixed!
