My Water Heater is Leaking from Top or Bottom

SYMPTOMS Puddle on Floor Water in Drain Pan Leak from Fitting T & P Valve Leaking

CAUSES Fitting is leaking around the threads Tank has pin hole leak Thermal Expansion Excessive water temperature Condensation

Identifying the Problem

Symptoms	Causes	Means of Treatment
Puddle on Floor	Tank has pin hole leak Fitting is leaking around the threads T & P valve is actuating Condensation	see Bulletins 51 & 15
Water in Drain Pan	Fitting is leaking Tank has pin hole leak Condensation	see Bulletins 51 & 15
Leak from Fitting	Corroded threads on fitting Bad seal on threads on fitting Leaking at weld at spud on tank	see Bulletin 51
T & P Valve Leaking	Thermal expansion Excessive water temperature Problems with fitting seal Leaking at weld at spud on tank	see Bulletins 51 & 52