Serving metro Atlanta since 1999
Water Heater Leaking? Gas and Electric Repair
A leaking water heater can be a loose fitting worth ten minutes of work or a failed tank about to dump 50 gallons on the floor. Knowing which one you have quickly is the difference between a repair and a restoration job.
- ✓Licensed & insured
- ✓24/7 emergency response
- ✓Upfront flat-rate pricing
Licensed since
1999
- Since
- 1999
- Availability
- 24 / 7
- Counties served
- 7 metro
- Call us
- (404) 380-7641
Know the signs
Where the leak is coming from
If any of these sound familiar, the problem is usually cheaper to fix now than after it spreads.
Drips at the cold inlet or hot outlet fittings
Water at the T&P relief valve discharge
Moisture around the drain valve
Condensation on a cold tank in a humid space
Water pooling under the tank itself
Rust streaks down the side of the jacket
How we work
What to do right now
- 1
Shut off the water supply
Close the cold inlet valve on top of the heater, or the main shutoff if that valve will not move.
- 2
Kill the energy source
Turn a gas unit to pilot or off at the gas valve, or switch off the breaker for an electric unit, so it does not fire on an empty tank.
- 3
Call and document
Photograph the leak and any wet flooring. We diagnose the source and tell you honestly whether it is a repair or a replacement.
The details
Fittings and valves are repairable, tanks are not
Leaks at connections, drain valves, and relief valves are normal wear and are fixed in one visit. A tank leaking through the steel shell means the glass lining has failed and no repair will hold.
A relief valve that discharges repeatedly is often signaling excessive pressure or temperature rather than a bad valve, so we check thermal expansion and incoming pressure instead of just swapping the part.
Sediment, pressure, and why tanks fail early
Sediment settling in the bottom of a tank insulates the burner from the water, which overheats the steel and shortens the life of the unit. Annual flushing slows that down.
A sacrificial anode rod protects the tank from corrosion and is consumable. Replacing it before it is spent is one of the cheapest ways to extend a heater's life.
Water damage after a tank failure
A failed 50 gallon tank empties fast, and the flooring, drywall, and subfloor take the damage. We handle water damage restoration in-house, so drying and repair are not handed to another contractor.
We document moisture readings for insurance and work with claims on restoration work.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is a leaking water heater an emergency?+
A tank leaking from the shell can fail suddenly, so treat it as urgent. Shut the water off and call us.
Can a leaking water heater be repaired?+
Fittings, valves, and connections can. A leak through the tank body cannot, and the unit needs replacement.
Why is my gas water heater not heating?+
Common causes are a failed thermocouple, a dirty pilot assembly, or a bad gas control valve, all of which are repairable.
Do you work after hours?+
Yes, we are available 24/7 for plumbing emergencies across metro Atlanta.
Coverage
Water Heater Leaking by service area
Clayton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Fulton, Cobb, Douglas, and Cherokee counties. Open your city for local details, ZIP codes, and response times.
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Need a plumber near you?
Call (404) 380-7641 or send the details and photos of the issue. We are available 24/7, and insurance claims are welcome on restoration work.