This could happen either due to.
Water heater leaking water from the bottom.
The drain valve is located at the bottom of the water heater tank.
Attach one end of a garden hose to the drain valve at the bottom of your tank and stick the other end in a safe place to.
Whenever your water heater.
This is good news because it may look like your water heater is leaking from the bottom but it actually isn t.
In case there s water on the floor then the problem is probably from the t p relief valve.
Water heater leaking from the bottom here s what to do the drain valve the spigot at the bottom of the tank that drains the water heater of sediment the water heater s tank.
Too much tank pressure.
Temperature relief valve learn more about a t p valve.
If you find your water heater leaking from the bottom check your discharge tube carefully to find leaks.
If you notice any moisture your water heater is most likely leaking due to the t p valve.
However if the problem happens to be from the temperature and pressure valve you will have to invite a plumber.
Once the tank is empty shut the drain valve and.
The leak may actually be at the top of the water heater and simply running down through the body of the heater before escaping at a lower level.