You are my favorite person today! I was dreading the whole process of draining the tank and replacing the valve. My leak came from the same situation...trying to be good and following the instructions to test it every year. I was rewarded with a half gallon a day drip. Your trick just made it go away. Thank you!
OMG Dude You just saved this single senior big cash hiring a plumber to come to my house. Thank You for explaining it worked. Your right it takes alot of flipping. My thumb is very sore, but thats better than a big bill. You are a god send Thank You so so very much! Thank You Thank you Thank you! God Bless You! A very happy girl.
Moved in a new house, my first. One heating element was broken had to replace it. Then it started leaking for the pressure wave. Next day water on the floor everywhere ( not too bad). Then found this video. Your intro was spot on. Just trying to do what's right. Ended up replacing the walve. Don't give up guys.
I have also tapped on the valve housing with a hammer several times and this will help to seat it. Just tap, wait a bit, tap some more. It has always worked for me.
@@Ultrajamz Tap it with hammer 3-4 times. Don't wail on it. Just some moderate strikes. Maybe on the top and each side. It would be best to replace it but if this works, should be fine.
Water heater installer and Inspector here. Never open your valve unless you have a backup valve ready. What sometimes happens is there can be a massive build up of calcium that your valve can stay completely open shooting water out, so you'll have to turn the water off and switch the valve no matter what.
Thanks for your video. I flushed my water heater and end up there was little leak on the water valve and pressure relief valve. I did what u said and fixed the pressure relief valve. I used $3~ ‘Self-forming Graphite Valve Packing’ to fix my water valve ( I learnt from another person’s video). I am a housewife, can’t believe that I did it 😊
Dave, Just one more tip to get this issue resolved. After you had explained the reason for leakage, I tap the pin couple of times. That seated the valve water tight and completely stopped the leak. I couldn't have figured this out without your video. Thanks again.
Worked for me your way. Thanks. I had moved the relief valve to make it stick out straight to use it as a makeshift hook to hang a small tool not realizing I had caused a water leak. I was hearing the dripping water through a bathroom vent. Then I went back to the furnace room to discover the leak at the floor coming from the water heater. Thanks for RUclips, I fixed it. And thank you again.
i was scared to flip it around like u said before watching this.. went straight out and done it about 3 or 4 times after watching then booom. no more leak. Thanks 👌
One thing you said did stick in my mind, "all good things wont go unpunished!" How true...did try you method, although it worked for some, it did not work for me, I even saw pieces of the bushing come out with the water. But your video was very knowledgeable. Thanks
Thank you! I subscribed because I like the way you get straight to the point. This is exactly what’s happening with my hot water heater. Thank you so much!
Wow it work, my TP valve was leaking and I did what you suggest flipping back and forth and now it back to normal and no more leaking water, I can sleep tonight without worry......Thanks Dave
Worked like a charm. T&P valve was not corroded, new tank. Lowered the temperature and tapped the valve and worked the lever. It stopped releasing water . So it seated itself . Thank you.
Man I was freaking out when I had water on the floor thought about doing the exact same thing as you in replace it but after 5 minutes of flipping that lever up and down it sealed back up thank you so much for your video
Thank you, Thank you, Dave. After 5 days of water dripping and driving me nuts, I did this for a few seconds and the issue got fixed immediately. Thanks to you tube and amazing content like yours.
Same thing happened to me today, I was poking around the basement and wondered what this valve did (stupid me) sure enough I moved it just a little and it started leaking like a faucet. Got so nervous I called a plumber, came across this video flipped it up and down about 6 times to let the rusty water out and it worked like a charm! this video was a huge relief! Explaining to the plumber that I fixed it when he called back was fun lol.
Thanks Dave! I have two drain pipes exiting my garage wall. I understand now that one is for condensation from my A/C unit on the roof. I originally thought that the dripping water was cold, and was likely the A/C condensation. But yesterday I touched the dripping water and could tell that this dripping water was in fact hot water. So clearly, this is from the water heater pressure release valve. I ALWAYS use RUclips search to find information! I prefer YT so I can see HOW TO...and not have to Google and READ an article that may not even be the information I need! I used YT search words "leaky pressure relief valve water heater" and there you were, first video that showed up! It worked! Thanks again Dave Wirth!
You are the MAN!!!! Thank you so much. It worked for me. It was leaking for about a week now. I didn't want to replace the valve as I am about to replace the entire tank in the next week or so.
I did this thinking it was the valve but soon as I turned water back on the drain pan got full of water and it wasn't coming from the valve. But at least your video helped me realize that and I shut off the water and turned off the burner.
I was freaking out cause my hot water tank was SPILLING water and I did t know what to do. After flicking it about 8 times it sealed! Thank you SO much!!!! Now I just have to clean all the water that leaked thru my floor downstairs now 🥴
Just wanted to say THANK YOU! I experienced this exact issue and thanks to you was able to get the leak to stop. You da man! Didn’t take 3 days just 25 mins thanks to you.
I opened the valve and shut it and had a decent leak. I googled and came across your video, did again what I did the first time and it stopped. I owe you big time. This video and you are perfection!!
You are a Beauty. Ours was leaking a ridiculous ammount after redoing alot of old copper lime this past winter with pex. This spring it's been leaking alot. Thus video saved me alot of effort and troubleshooting working around on our first house. Thank you very much and earned a sub mr. 🍻 from Canada eh
Okay. My valve was just fine until I drained the water heater to get sediment out. Now it's leaking. I'll definitely give this a try before heading to the store.
Thank you for posting this. Though it didn't stop the drip completely, it is MUCH less now! I went from filling a cup up every hour to filling a cup up every week... that'll last me til I can get this replaced. Thanks for this!
Happy you made this video! 😊 I had to slap it up, slap it down, twist it around but it finally worked. 👍 It may only hold for a short time but I'm hoping for a couple of years, we'll see! Thanks a million! 😊😏😮🤐
Thanks Dave. I gave it a light tap with a rubber mallet too and the leak stopped. Valve work fine and no leak. Will eventually get a new tank. My tank is 20 years old now.
Your options typically are to check your expansion tank if you do have one to see if it has water in it if it does the bladder has failed and you have a pressure problem your next step would be to check your PRV valve pressure reducing valve typically located anywhere from 10 to 20 feet away from the actual valve or before the first picture your main water line connects to. You can do this by hooking a water gauge up to any hose bib or threaded waterline that allows for full pressure to enter the gauge.If your temperature is exceeding 60 psi do you have a water pressure problem Which could be putting strain on your water heater causing the Tnp valve to leak . Replace the expansion tank if needed and also replace your PRV valve if you are exceeding normal pressure if those are not the issues check the temperature of your water heater to see what it actually is burning at or heating at . Check your specifications for the water heater to see what temperature is excessive I would look up online what your water heater can handle typically you want to be around 110 to 115 Anything higher typically creates excessive pressure the more temperature you have the hotter the water gets in In the tank the more it expands and creates pressure which can also cause the Tnp valve to leak This is a very serious issue and people have been injured severely it is very rare because modern water heaters are built with this valve for this exact reason but ignoring this problem and just replacing the valve and having to beat it and mess around with it to get it to stop leaking is a problem
Well, I just replaced mine because it was running a little string of water under my mobile home, so I figured I'd try replacing it. Put in a new valve and still drips but not as much, even with cold water. So, do I need an expansion tank or what other solution is it?
I thought I was wasting my time. I did this for around 10 minutes and the drip didn't stop...that was approximately 3 hours ago. Well I went back in there to make sure I didn't have another mini flood forming, and what do you know...it actually stopped dripping a while ago. I could tell this because the catch bowl I put under the valve earlier only had a couple drops inside. Thanks!!
You are wonderful. Everything you said was right on. I was already doing what you said when I got to your video. It gave me reassurance. My wallet started to itch from all those "the professionals" informational youtube videos.
oh my got, I didnt think it works for my water tank but it did. i did it for like more than a hour. flip it few time and check put the leak repeat it like almost 2hours lol but finally it worked Thanks for your video
Thanks...worked for me!! i had to actually leave it flat and use some plyers to pull it up and down. after doing this for about a min or 2 it stop leaking. Mine sits on top of water heater.
Brilliant!! Thank you so much. I did both the flipping and light tapping with a hammer on the valve. Honestly, what's the worst that can happen? What's the payoff?...greater self reliance, money in your pocket and a boost towards a "can do" attitude. Do a "gut check" if you don't feel right...go with your "gut instincts" but make a choice and don't blame anyone...even yourself.
DUDE! I was ready to go out and get a replacement too. Caught your video and flicked the crap out of it....freakin worked. I wouldn't have messed with it that long. I had just replaced the element in the WH with no leaks to begin with. Finished and I had a leak from the valve. Actually had to put a piece of metal between the little handle and the metal ring to let the valve 'push off' further and 'snap' back with a little force...if that makes sense. Anyway, it worked! Thanks. Hot water and no leaks!
Awesome, mind has a little drip.. i bought a new one to replace, i decided to look it in RUclips, i did like he did and it works, the leaks stopped.. Thanks man you're awesome.
I had this happen after the relief valve opened by itself. I did get it to reseat after about half hour. About a week later the valve opened again but I couldn't get it to reseat. I changed the valve and after bleeding air out of the hot water lines I now have two faucets that have deposits plugging hot water flow. So now I have two faucets that need new cartridges.
In more difficult cases of sediment obstruction, you can go thru the drain & flush procedure - shut off gas to 'pilot' position (or turn off electric breaker switch), turn water fill valve off, attach hose to drain valve and open it up - then open the pressure relief valve to let air into the tank so water flows out faster. You will hear a hiss as air flows IN thru the pressure relief valve. You do not need to entirely drain tank, the idea is to let air thru the pressure relief valve BOTH ways to clear out the obstruction. Next, close drain valve and open water fill valve - now you will hear air blowing OUT of the pressure relief valve. Don't keep the pressure relief valve open too long or water will spurt out (possibly with more obstructing sediment) - just a few seconds to blow particulate out. Repeat this in/out cycle a few times and wipe the inside of the pressure relief valve with a dry cloth and then a qtip & rubbing alcohol. Close pressure relief valve and drain valve and fill up tank - you might hear a small hiss of air out of the closed relief valve as pressure builds from filling of the tank but will soon stop. When tank is filled, turn gas (or circuit breaker) back on and no more water should be draining from the pressure relief valve..
Sometimes, just turning the relief valve on manually will not clear the sediment built up under the seal. That happened to me. So here's what I did that worked. With a bucket under the valve (I don't have the long copper tubing attached to the valve) I opened the valve wide open for a few seconds, and while the water was flowing, I gently tapped on all the sides of the valve with a closed adjustable wrench. I would caution against hitting it too hard. I did that about 5 times until it worked. Now it does not leak at all. Use caution as the water may be scalding hot depending on your temperature setting.
Thanks for your video, after flushing my tank , could not get the Pressure relief valve to seat. After several hours of flipping the valve, and after lowering the water in the tank just below the pressure relief valve, and flipping some more, got the valve to seat. Any more, when I run into problems fixing things, I go to U Tube first .
Five minutes of "flip it, flap it, slap it, twist it, pushing it, pulling it, flippining it, slamming it, slapping it, fiddling it, flipping it..." Might take a couple days? This guy is a stud.
Also use a guage and find out that your water preasure in your house isn't too high. The preasure regulator that usually looks like a big snow cone right next to your outside shutoff valve can break internally.
Thanks for sharing. I just called maintenance that replaces that valve yesterday. Unfortunately still leaking out side, I'm scared that the stagnate water will cuze damage to the foundation.
Try all the methods recommended by David and all the other users. What worked for me was a combination of all the methods. The thing that got me thinking was that this TP Valve was like the Flapper in the Back of the Toilet. If you have water running in the Toilet, it is sometimes the Flapper not sitting properly on the hole there. So the TP Valve is similar where you need to reseat the Spring back to create a solid seal. The method of just flipping the TP valve up and down didn't work with the cold water inlet valve open and not closed because when you do it the water continues to flow out of the TP valve and the pressure of the water coming out prevents a good seal. The method of draining the water a little underneath the TP valve and then flipping it up and down, didn't work either because there was no water pressure on it so it didn't create any seal either. So I tried the other method mentioned on the comments where the person closed the cold water inlet valve and then flipped the TP valve and back to close and then open up the cold water inlet valve and that still didn't work. OK, so I did continue with the last method where I closed the cold water inlet valve and then I flipped the TP valve like ten times every which way as mentioned as well as hitting the end of the nail when you close the TP valve with a blunt object several times. Before doing the ten flipping thing, when opening the TP valve, I would leave it open until all the water leaks out or stops. Which should happen since with the cold water inlet valve closed the water remain in the TP valve should push out all the water there which when you close it will create a seal. So after the ten flips and end of nail banging of the TP Valve then I would leave the TP Valve closed and then I would open up the cold water inlet back up to further create the seal to the TP Valve. The way to know if it works or not is when you close the TP valve and opening up the Cold water inlet and there is no water coming out of the TP valve. The first two methods - the end results created a steady stream of hot water flowing out and at best a slow drip drip drip which will fill gallons of wasted water at the end of the year. Not giving up and doing the last method - the end result was no more water coming out of the TP Valve. Not believing it, I would wait for it after 5, 10, 15 and then 30 minutes to 2 hours later and still no water. Dry Bone Dry. Thank God! Thus, the take away from all this is to do all the methods mention but pay particular attention what I just did. Once fixed, don't ever touch the damn TP ever again! Watching other RUclips videos, many experience plumbers mentions not to even open or touch it. I only opened it that one time because the plumber in the video mentioned that when draining out the Hot water tank that the water will come out faster. True but as long as you have at least one Hot water faucet open when draining the water - it should come out of the Hot water heater ok. Opening the TP unseals the seal and you need to do what I did above to fix it. Also you don't need to replace it but only as a last resort when all the methods don't work and don't let a plumber try to sell you what you can do yourself. Time and money is precious nowadays and the more we can take care of our own problems the better we can better help others. Spread the knowledge.
I was told by my heating and ac person that I needed a new hot water heater and that I need to get one soon or it will explode. I’m a 69 disabled female. Nice way to treat someone who has no money. He wanted $2700 to install a new hot water heater. The one I have is 8 years old.
After 8 years there is a real possibility that it needs replaced but unless you live in a mansion $2700 U.S. is complete bull. I had mine replaced about a year and a half ago and it was about 5-700 U.S. . We own a house with three bathrooms, a kitchen w/ dishwasher, washer/dryer so this wasn't a small tank either. I hope this helps you out.
Rubber mallet did the job ..thanks for this video. Damn I was very Annoyed 10 minutes ago level was about 9.5. Back down to 7 since I have no hot water
I checked my last night, and it started leaking.. i was so upset lol.. it was fine before i touched it, then i just had to and do the right thing. Now it won't stop dripping
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You are my favorite person today! I was dreading the whole process of draining the tank and replacing the valve. My leak came from the same situation...trying to be good and following the instructions to test it every year. I was rewarded with a half gallon a day drip. Your trick just made it go away. Thank you!
OMG Dude You just saved this single senior big cash hiring a plumber to come to my house. Thank You for explaining it worked. Your right it takes alot of flipping. My thumb is very sore, but thats better than a big bill. You are a god send Thank You so so very much! Thank You Thank you Thank you! God Bless You! A very happy girl.
I couldn’t get my valve removed without the fear of damaging the tank, so I desperately tried this. It worked. Whew….thank you.
Moved in a new house, my first. One heating element was broken had to replace it. Then it started leaking for the pressure wave. Next day water on the floor everywhere ( not too bad). Then found this video. Your intro was spot on. Just trying to do what's right. Ended up replacing the walve. Don't give up guys.
I have also tapped on the valve housing with a hammer several times and this will help to seat it. Just tap, wait a bit, tap some more. It has always worked for me.
Worked for me too. I used a rubber mallet. Thanks
Thank you, that worked for me too!
The hammer tricked worked thanks a bunch
How hard/much did it need hitting? (Im in a condo so I know its dripping outside its just a pain to test)
@@Ultrajamz Tap it with hammer 3-4 times. Don't wail on it. Just some moderate strikes. Maybe on the top and each side. It would be best to replace it but if this works, should be fine.
Water heater installer and Inspector here. Never open your valve unless you have a backup valve ready. What sometimes happens is there can be a massive build up of calcium that your valve can stay completely open shooting water out, so you'll have to turn the water off and switch the valve no matter what.
Thanks for your video. I flushed my water heater and end up there was little leak on the water valve and pressure relief valve.
I did what u said and fixed the pressure relief valve. I used $3~ ‘Self-forming Graphite Valve Packing’ to fix my water valve ( I learnt from another person’s video). I am a housewife, can’t believe that I did it 😊
Dave, Just one more tip to get this issue resolved. After you had explained the reason for leakage, I tap the pin couple of times. That seated the valve water tight and completely stopped the leak. I couldn't have figured this out without your video. Thanks again.
I AGREE THE VID HELPED...(DID THE SAME THING AS YOU
What do you mean by tapped the pin?
You rule! I figured my Friday night was ruined. 5 minutes after this video. Everything back to normal. Thank you!
Great job Dave... I replaced mine a year and half ago, so your technique makes all the since in the world to me. I'm hoping this fixing the drip
This video right here just saved me a lot of time an money. Gotta love RUclips.
Omg I flipped it a few times...water gushed out faster. (Panic ensued.) But then it totally stopped! I feel so powerful right now! Thank you
Worked. Walked out in the garage and saw a puddle. Steady drip from the valve. Got a bucket, gave it a couple of flips. Sealed right up. Thanks.
THIS SHOULD HAVE A MILLION LIKES. Thank You. I’m a relatively handy dude and this saved me from replacing my valve. GREAT info. Thanks SO MUCH!!!
Worked for me your way. Thanks. I had moved the relief valve to make it stick out straight to use it as a makeshift hook to hang a small tool not realizing I had caused a water leak. I was hearing the dripping water through a bathroom vent. Then I went back to the furnace room to discover the leak at the floor coming from the water heater. Thanks for RUclips, I fixed it. And thank you again.
i was scared to flip it around like u said before watching this.. went straight out and done it about 3 or 4 times after watching then booom. no more leak. Thanks 👌
SAME EXACT SCENARIO Thank you so much was fixed in minutes! Went from a pretty big leak to tiny drip to nothing 😁 PROPS BRO!
One thing you said did stick in my mind, "all good things wont go unpunished!" How true...did try you method, although it worked for some, it did not work for me, I even saw pieces of the bushing come out with the water. But your video was very knowledgeable. Thanks
Thank you! I subscribed because I like the way you get straight to the point. This is exactly what’s happening with my hot water heater. Thank you so much!
Wow it work, my TP valve was leaking and I did what you suggest flipping back and forth and now it back to normal and no more leaking water, I can sleep tonight without worry......Thanks Dave
Worked like a charm. T&P valve was not corroded, new tank. Lowered the temperature and tapped the valve and worked the lever. It stopped releasing water . So it seated itself . Thank you.
Man I was freaking out when I had water on the floor thought about doing the exact same thing as you in replace it but after 5 minutes of flipping that lever up and down it sealed back up thank you so much for your video
Hey, man. I just fixed mine after listening to your advice by flipping the valve about 10 times. Thank you.
Thank you, Thank you, Dave. After 5 days of water dripping and driving me nuts, I did this for a few seconds and the issue got fixed immediately. Thanks to you tube and amazing content like yours.
Same thing happened to me today, I was poking around the basement and wondered what this valve did (stupid me) sure enough I moved it just a little and it started leaking like a faucet. Got so nervous I called a plumber, came across this video flipped it up and down about 6 times to let the rusty water out and it worked like a charm! this video was a huge relief! Explaining to the plumber that I fixed it when he called back was fun lol.
Thanks Dave! I have two drain pipes exiting my garage wall. I understand now that one is for condensation from my A/C unit on the roof. I originally thought that the dripping water was cold, and was likely the A/C condensation. But yesterday I touched the dripping water and could tell that this dripping water was in fact hot water. So clearly, this is from the water heater pressure release valve. I ALWAYS use RUclips search to find information! I prefer YT so I can see HOW TO...and not have to Google and READ an article that may not even be the information I need! I used YT search words "leaky pressure relief valve water heater" and there you were, first video that showed up! It worked! Thanks again Dave Wirth!
You are the MAN!!!! Thank you so much. It worked for me. It was leaking for about a week now. I didn't want to replace the valve as I am about to replace the entire tank in the next week or so.
I don't know if you're still active or not on this channel, but you basically just saved my day.
I am.
And great to hear.
I did this thinking it was the valve but soon as I turned water back on the drain pan got full of water and it wasn't coming from the valve. But at least your video helped me realize that and I shut off the water and turned off the burner.
Thanks! Saved me a trip to the store! Took me about a hour of playing with it and then it finally sat!
I was freaking out cause my hot water tank was SPILLING water and I did t know what to do. After flicking it about 8 times it sealed! Thank you SO much!!!! Now I just have to clean all the water that leaked thru my floor downstairs now 🥴
Just wanted to say THANK YOU! I experienced this exact issue and thanks to you was able to get the leak to stop. You da man! Didn’t take 3 days just 25 mins thanks to you.
I opened the valve and shut it and had a decent leak. I googled and came across your video, did again what I did the first time and it stopped. I owe you big time. This video and you are perfection!!
Thanks my friend, nice to see innocent helpers in the world. Haven't attempted yet but you make sense and sound sincere. So thanks again awesome info.
My God, I follow your instruction, flip my valve flap few times and no more water dripping. I was about to call plumber:)
Replaced the valve. Cost $20. Thanks. I thought I needed a new tank.
Your video was exactly what I needed, thank you! 5 minutes of flushing the valve reseated it and stopped the drip.
You are a Beauty. Ours was leaking a ridiculous ammount after redoing alot of old copper lime this past winter with pex. This spring it's been leaking alot. Thus video saved me alot of effort and troubleshooting working around on our first house. Thank you very much and earned a sub mr. 🍻 from Canada eh
Okay. My valve was just fine until I drained the water heater to get sediment out. Now it's leaking. I'll definitely give this a try before heading to the store.
I am actually relieved to see that it wasn't just me that this happened to!
Not only did this work, but you described my exact situation and feeling at that moment. Talk about finding the right video!
Thank you for posting this. Though it didn't stop the drip completely, it is MUCH less now! I went from filling a cup up every hour to filling a cup up every week... that'll last me til I can get this replaced. Thanks for this!
Happy you made this video! 😊 I had to slap it up, slap it down, twist it around but it finally worked. 👍 It may only hold for a short time but I'm hoping for a couple of years, we'll see! Thanks a million! 😊😏😮🤐
It totally worked ! Thanks . U saved me time money and a headache. It Took 3 minutes. It's bone dry now!
I cant believe this worked..... I had it leaking for two days thinking I needed a replacement valve. Maintanence was not responding to my inquiry.
Thanks Dave. I gave it a light tap with a rubber mallet too and the leak stopped. Valve work fine and no leak. Will eventually get a new tank. My tank is 20 years old now.
Yes It did work for me. Around 10 minutes no more single drop without changing the valve. Thank you so much
mine was leaking bad i did this and it stopped Thank you so much for this video it saved me alot of money to hire someone to change it.
Thank you Dave, water was gushing out of theTP valve drain tube. I jerked the lever around a bunch of times Iike you advised and it worked!
Your options typically are to check your expansion tank if you do have one to see if it has water in it if it does the bladder has failed and you have a pressure problem your next step would be to check your PRV valve pressure reducing valve typically located anywhere from 10 to 20 feet away from the actual valve or before the first picture your main water line connects to. You can do this by hooking a water gauge up to any hose bib or threaded waterline that allows for full pressure to enter the gauge.If your temperature is exceeding 60 psi do you have a water pressure problem Which could be putting strain on your water heater causing the Tnp valve to leak . Replace the expansion tank if needed and also replace your PRV valve if you are exceeding normal pressure if those are not the issues check the temperature of your water heater to see what it actually is burning at or heating at . Check your specifications for the water heater to see what temperature is excessive I would look up online what your water heater can handle typically you want to be around 110 to 115 Anything higher typically creates excessive pressure the more temperature you have the hotter the water gets in In the tank the more it expands and creates pressure which can also cause the Tnp valve to leak This is a very serious issue and people have been injured severely it is very rare because modern water heaters are built with this valve for this exact reason but ignoring this problem and just replacing the valve and having to beat it and mess around with it to get it to stop leaking is a problem
Well, I just replaced mine because it was running a little string of water under my mobile home, so I figured I'd try replacing it. Put in a new valve and still drips but not as much, even with cold water. So, do I need an expansion tank or what other solution is it?
You just saved me. I gave it one good flip and it stopped. Thank you so much
Wow! It worked for me. Thanks! Now i can go ice fishing tomorrow thanks to you!
you catch any fish ??
I thought I was wasting my time. I did this for around 10 minutes and the drip didn't stop...that was approximately 3 hours ago. Well I went back in there to make sure I didn't have another mini flood forming, and what do you know...it actually stopped dripping a while ago. I could tell this because the catch bowl I put under the valve earlier only had a couple drops inside. Thanks!!
You are the hero of the day. This is exactly what happened to me. Your technique worked like a charm. Thanks!
You are wonderful. Everything you said was right on. I was already doing what you said when I got to your video. It gave me reassurance. My wallet started to itch from all those "the professionals" informational youtube videos.
I pulled out slightly on mine.. I could hear pressure release.. The leaking stopped. Thanks for this video. Much appreciated.
oh my got, I didnt think it works for my water tank but it did. i did it for like more than a hour. flip it few time and check put the leak repeat it like almost 2hours lol but finally it worked Thanks for your video
Thanks...worked for me!! i had to actually leave it flat and use some plyers to pull it up and down. after doing this for about a min or 2 it stop leaking. Mine sits on top of water heater.
this worked for me, lots of brown coloured water came out and then stopped leaking, thx :)
Man you're a life saver! I tried your method and it stops dripping!
😂😂bro you summed up my situation in the first 30 seconds of your vid. Did exactly what you said and it worked a treat. Legend 🤙🏼 thank you.
Haha right?! This just happened to me! It was like he was there talking with me.
The 1st :45 of this video spoke to my soul.
Just saved me from running to the store for a new valve. Thank you!
Brilliant!! Thank you so much. I did both the flipping and light tapping with a hammer on the valve. Honestly, what's the worst that can happen? What's the payoff?...greater self reliance, money in your pocket and a boost towards a "can do" attitude. Do a "gut check" if you don't feel right...go with your "gut instincts" but make a choice and don't blame anyone...even yourself.
DUDE! I was ready to go out and get a replacement too. Caught your video and flicked the crap out of it....freakin worked. I wouldn't have messed with it that long. I had just replaced the element in the WH with no leaks to begin with. Finished and I had a leak from the valve. Actually had to put a piece of metal between the little handle and the metal ring to let the valve 'push off' further and 'snap' back with a little force...if that makes sense. Anyway, it worked! Thanks. Hot water and no leaks!
Skeptical it was that simple but Tried this and water stopped. Good tip
Thanks man! Your method works perfectly, and I haven't seen any leaks since 👍🔥
Wow, thank you!!!! Common sense and simple and a real help.
My friend flicked it up and it wouldn't stop leaking and this helped soon much
Awesome, mind has a little drip.. i bought a new one to replace, i decided to look it in RUclips, i did like he did and it works, the leaks stopped..
Thanks man you're awesome.
I had this happen after the relief valve opened by itself. I did get it to reseat after about half hour. About a week later the valve opened again but I couldn't get it to reseat. I changed the valve and after bleeding air out of the hot water lines I now have two faucets that have deposits plugging hot water flow. So now I have two faucets that need new cartridges.
In more difficult cases of sediment obstruction, you can go thru the drain & flush procedure - shut off gas to 'pilot' position (or turn off electric breaker switch), turn water fill valve off, attach hose to drain valve and open it up - then open the pressure relief valve to let air into the tank so water flows out faster. You will hear a hiss as air flows IN thru the pressure relief valve. You do not need to entirely drain tank, the idea is to let air thru the pressure relief valve BOTH ways to clear out the obstruction. Next, close drain valve and open water fill valve - now you will hear air blowing OUT of the pressure relief valve. Don't keep the pressure relief valve open too long or water will spurt out (possibly with more obstructing sediment) - just a few seconds to blow particulate out. Repeat this in/out cycle a few times and wipe the inside of the pressure relief valve with a dry cloth and then a qtip & rubbing alcohol. Close pressure relief valve and drain valve and fill up tank - you might hear a small hiss of air out of the closed relief valve as pressure builds from filling of the tank but will soon stop. When tank is filled, turn gas (or circuit breaker) back on and no more water should be draining from the pressure relief valve..
Just saved me a trip to hardware store. It stopped!! Thx man!
Buddy, this video just save me, thank you for taking the time to post it
Didn't believe it but it actually works. Thank you.
if it leaks once spend the 20 bucks to replace it. better that 20k in water damage
Sometimes, just turning the relief valve on manually will not clear the sediment built up under the seal. That happened to me. So here's what I did that worked. With a bucket under the valve (I don't have the long copper tubing attached to the valve) I opened the valve wide open for a few seconds, and while the water was flowing, I gently tapped on all the sides of the valve with a closed adjustable wrench. I would caution against hitting it too hard. I did that about 5 times until it worked. Now it does not leak at all. Use caution as the water may be scalding hot depending on your temperature setting.
Thanks for your video, after flushing my tank , could not get the Pressure relief valve to
seat. After several hours of flipping the valve, and after lowering the water in the tank
just below the pressure relief valve, and flipping some more, got the valve to seat.
Any more, when I run into problems fixing things, I go to U Tube first .
Five minutes of "flip it, flap it, slap it, twist it, pushing it, pulling it, flippining it, slamming it, slapping it, fiddling it, flipping it..." Might take a couple days?
This guy is a stud.
Yeah it's not professional, but it's real life. Thank you , I appreciate your help
Also use a guage and find out that your water preasure in your house isn't too high. The preasure regulator that usually looks like a big snow cone right next to your outside shutoff valve can break internally.
Thank you for your video! Tapping on the valve with a hammer worked for me.
Ok, I'll go flip it and also I will flick it, the dang things been drippin for so long, I just thought that's what it was supposed to do.
Thanks!
Thank you for making this video and saving me money because it worked!
You’re the man for this. Saved my day
Thank you Dave, you saved me at least a night's sleep!
Thanks for sharing. I just called maintenance that replaces that valve yesterday. Unfortunately still leaking out side, I'm scared that the stagnate water will cuze damage to the foundation.
Got the valve replaced two months ago and accidentally messed with it today. Luckily I ran into this video
I thought there was no way this was going to work. One flick…problem solved! Thank you!
Try all the methods recommended by David and all the other users.
What worked for me was a combination of all the methods.
The thing that got me thinking was that this TP Valve was like the Flapper in the Back of the Toilet. If you have water running in the Toilet, it is sometimes the Flapper not sitting properly on the hole there.
So the TP Valve is similar where you need to reseat the Spring back to create a solid seal.
The method of just flipping the TP valve up and down didn't work with the cold water inlet valve open and not closed because when you do it the water continues to flow out of the TP valve and the pressure of the water coming out prevents a good seal.
The method of draining the water a little underneath the TP valve and then flipping it up and down, didn't work either because there was no water pressure on it so it didn't create any seal either.
So I tried the other method mentioned on the comments where the person closed the cold water inlet valve and then flipped the TP valve and back to close and then open up the cold water inlet valve and that still didn't work.
OK, so I did continue with the last method where I closed the cold water inlet valve and then I flipped the TP valve like ten times every which way as mentioned as well as hitting the end of the nail when you close the TP valve with a blunt object several times.
Before doing the ten flipping thing, when opening the TP valve, I would leave it open until all the water leaks out or stops. Which should happen since with the cold water inlet valve closed the water remain in the TP valve should push out all the water there which when you close it will create a seal.
So after the ten flips and end of nail banging of the TP Valve then I would leave the TP Valve closed and then I would open up the cold water inlet back up to further create the seal to the TP Valve.
The way to know if it works or not is when you close the TP valve and opening up the Cold water inlet and there is no water coming out of the TP valve.
The first two methods - the end results created a steady stream of hot water flowing out and at best a slow drip drip drip which will fill gallons of wasted water at the end of the year.
Not giving up and doing the last method - the end result was no more water coming out of the TP Valve. Not believing it, I would wait for it after 5, 10, 15 and then 30 minutes to 2 hours later and still no water. Dry Bone Dry.
Thank God!
Thus, the take away from all this is to do all the methods mention but pay particular attention what I just did.
Once fixed, don't ever touch the damn TP ever again! Watching other RUclips videos, many experience plumbers mentions not to even open or touch it.
I only opened it that one time because the plumber in the video mentioned that when draining out the Hot water tank that the water will come out faster. True but as long as you have at least one Hot water faucet open when draining the water - it should come out of the Hot water heater ok.
Opening the TP unseals the seal and you need to do what I did above to fix it.
Also you don't need to replace it but only as a last resort when all the methods don't work and don't let a plumber try to sell you what you can do yourself.
Time and money is precious nowadays and the more we can take care of our own problems the better we can better help others. Spread the knowledge.
This worked for a few days but it started leaking again.
Did the same thing & I'll see how it goes this time.
Thanks I just did what you said and after about eight tries it stopped dripping.
best video in the internet,,, You explained it exactly as i needed to hear it! Dave Wirth for president!
I was told by my heating and ac person that I needed a new hot water heater and that I need to get one soon or it will explode. I’m a 69 disabled female. Nice way to treat someone who has no money. He wanted $2700 to install a new hot water heater. The one I have is 8 years old.
After 8 years there is a real possibility that it needs replaced but unless you live in a mansion $2700 U.S. is complete bull. I had mine replaced about a year and a half ago and it was about 5-700 U.S. . We own a house with three bathrooms, a kitchen w/ dishwasher, washer/dryer so this wasn't a small tank either. I hope this helps you out.
Rubber mallet did the job ..thanks for this video. Damn I was very Annoyed 10 minutes ago level was about 9.5. Back down to 7 since I have no hot water
Thanks man you might have saved me from spending 100s of dollars
Thanks Dave , Very good video and solved my T&P valve leaking issue.
Thanks -made sense to me too & your verification that this is worth trying is so good for so many of us. Much appreciated.
Exact thing happened to me today! This was perfect.
I checked my last night, and it started leaking.. i was so upset lol.. it was fine before i touched it, then i just had to and do the right thing. Now it won't stop dripping