My Water Heater Has A Leak In A Pipe. I Have No Money For An Expert. What Is The Best Way To Fix It For Free?
My family and I have almost no money to spend on hiring someone to fix it, so I need to know the best and cheapest technique. I would also like to only use what I have to, and if you can find a way that uses everyday items, that would be extremely helpful.
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February 1, 2010 @ 5:39 am
duct tape?
February 1, 2010 @ 9:39 am
Gold wing’s answer is right on. The clamps he describes are easy to find at any hardware or Home Depot, Lowe’s, etc. They are also very easy to use. You probably won’t even have to shut the water off. They are, however, a temporary fix. At your earliest opportunity, contact your local city, or county agency to see if they have a home repair help program. They are becoming very popular, especially for seniors.
February 1, 2010 @ 1:29 pm
You didn’t say which pipe or how big the leak was. I found out through experience with this that there is no easy solution. I bought teflon tape for about $3.00 and wrapped it around the leak. Because of pressure it only worked for about a month. Then I had to buy a pressure relief valve for about $10 and that lasted 6 months. Then I put jb weld on the original leak and it worked for a bit. After spending money for the next year, it would have been cheaper to buy a new water heater for $129.
February 1, 2010 @ 3:47 pm
IF you know the size of the pipe .. measure the outside diameter..go to the hardware store and buy a clamp-on leak seal. They have a rubber liner with a steel clamp around it…they have a screw which tightens down the clamp on the pipe and will stop the leak. These things cost very little money and will get you through until you can have the pipe fixed. Ask the people at the hardware store..they will show you the clamp.
February 1, 2010 @ 6:45 pm
You don’t need an expert to fix a leak like that unless you dont even know how to turn your own water off. Get a “how to fix things in your house” book or go to chruch and ask someone there to help you.
February 1, 2010 @ 7:18 pm
PLACE A M-SEAL ON IT……..
OTHERWISE MAKE IT TIGHT BY CLOTH……….
February 1, 2010 @ 10:52 pm
You have to turn off the water source, and drain the heater. Turn off the electricity, first. Remove the pipe. Take it to hardware store to match it up to a new piece. Then reinstall, using plumber’s seizing on the threads. Turn water on to check for leaks. If no leaks, fill tank full and turn on electricity. Those goops people use to temporarily fix leaks only work halfway good for awhile if you get the pipe dry when you apply it.
February 2, 2010 @ 12:31 am
I KNOW YOU DONT WANT OT HEAR THIS? BUT HERE IT GOES!! BUY A NEW H20 HEATER NOW!! this is a classic example of trying to save a buck might cost ya plenty later! the typical h20 heater holds 40/50 gls of h20. if it were to burst completely then thats a lot of h20 running down your baseboards and on your floors. this might wind up costing youn far more than simply just replacing the heater??
February 2, 2010 @ 4:57 am
if its a pipe external to the heater and you can access it easily, you can probably replace it yourself for the cost of parts. Measure what you need and find some help at Home Depot or Lowes. They should be able to set you up with goop to seal the joints and free pamplets.
Good luck to you.
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