Tankless Water Heaters Leaking

Rinnai water heater heat exchanger leaking should i repair or replace heater.

Tankless water heaters leaking.

Improper venting is a well known culprit in leaking tankless heaters. And how severe is the problem. Proper venting helps in ensuring that no condensation goes inside the water heater. It has been going on for about 6 weeks.

I have a rinnai tankless water heater that is leaking. Rinnai water heater heat exchanger leaking should i repair or replace. If condensation is continuing it might fall the entire system. The most likely scenario in this case is that sediment has built up and corroded the bottom of the tank causing a serious problem and the need for an entirely new water heater.

In case this happens the leakage might occur or worse still the entire system may fail. Let s take a look at how water heaters work and what the. Venting is done through the wall or roof. Leaks can occur when a water heater is not maintained which can be costly and damaging to your home depending on where the water heater is located.

I took over this job for a retired plumber. If venting is not working correctly it may occur condensation inside the water heater which leads to leakage problems. How long has this been going on. Lack of adequate venting will cause water leakage and it is a well known culprit for tankless water heaters.

The first place to check is the plumbing pipes above the water heater. Can this be caused by calcium lime scale buildup. First video here is a quick fix for my leaking navien tankless hot water heater. Its most notable when laundry is being done.

A drip from above can easily leak down on top of the water heater and even work its way down the insulation and make it look like the leak is coming from the tank itself. Check the plumbing pipes above the water heater using a stepladder if necessary. Give it a try for yours. If this is a possibility how would i go about fixing this.

If the leak is coming from the bottom of the tank it is not looking good for you.