Why does my water heater seem to leak when I wash clothes?
Posted on | April 24, 2010 | 2 Comments
At first I thought it was the washer, but it seems to be the water heater. Why does the water heater leak water when I wash my clothes?
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April 24th, 2010 @ 5:34 pm
If the leak is coming out of the pop-off valve, it’s probably weak. Replace it with one rated for 210 degrees & 175 pounds pressure.
It probably leaks when someone takes a shower too, though you just haven’t noticed it.
Good luck…
April 24th, 2010 @ 6:05 pm
It’s either a failing TPR valve (temperature/pressure relief valve, located on the water heater) or you need an expansion tank installed (near the water heater). You may need to call a plumber for this one.