Fix Leaking T&P Valve - Hot Water Tank Temperature and Pressure Release Valve
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- Опубликовано: 9 дек 2018
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Like every good homeowner, we all check our T&P valve on our hot water tank every year...right. We i never checked it until this year. Then when i did, sure enough it was stuck and took some force to open and release the water. BUT then...it wouldn't stop dripping. Everything i read said that i had to change the valve out. So a 1 minute valve check on a saturday was going to turn into several hours of draining the hot water tank to change a valve, that i had to go and buy.
It turns out that you don't have to buy and replace the valve. The valve is just corroded or some particle is stuck and not letting it seat fully. You just need to keep flipping it, keep opening and closing it, keep messing with it until it seals. For me it took 3 days of periodically flipping the valve until it sealed fully.
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It works ！Thanks bro.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
I couldn’t get my valve removed without the fear of damaging the tank, so I desperately tried this. It worked. Whew….thank you.
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.
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
SAME EXACT SCENARIO Thank you so much was fixed in minutes! Went from a pretty big leak to tiny drip to nothing 😁 PROPS BRO!
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.
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!
Your video was exactly what I needed, thank you! 5 minutes of flushing the valve reseated it and stopped the drip.
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 👌
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!!!
Thanks! Saved me a trip to the store! Took me about a hour of playing with it and then it finally sat!
You rule! I figured my Friday night was ruined. 5 minutes after this video. Everything back to normal. Thank you!
Hey, man. I just fixed mine after listening to your advice by flipping the valve about 10 times. Thank you.
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
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.
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!
You just saved me. I gave it one good flip and it stopped. 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
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!
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 😊
Not only did this work, but you described my exact situation and feeling at that moment. Talk about finding the right video!
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 -made sense to me too & your verification that this is worth trying is so good for so many of us. Much appreciated.
Yes It did work for me. Around 10 minutes no more single drop without changing the valve. Thank you so much
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.
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.
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.
Wow! It worked for me. Thanks! Now i can go ice fishing tomorrow thanks to you!
you catch any fish ??
You are the hero of the day. This is exactly what happened to me. Your technique worked like a charm. Thanks!
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.
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! 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!
It totally worked ! Thanks . U saved me time money and a headache. It Took 3 minutes. It's bone dry now!
Friend you just saved me. I flipped mine twice and it finally seated thank you so much!.....................well I hope it will hold.
Thanks. This saved me a lot of time and money. My water heater is essentially brand new, i just put it in 3 months ago so i figured it's still good and this seemed to fix it.
Man you're a life saver! I tried your method and it stops dripping!
This video right here just saved me a lot of time an money. Gotta love RUclips.
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 🥴
😂😂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.
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.
Buddy, this video just save me, thank you for taking the time to post it
Thanks man you just saved me a couple hours of work and $100
My God, I follow your instruction, flip my valve flap few times and no more water dripping. I was about to call plumber:)
Exact thing happened to me today! This was perfect.
I pulled out slightly on mine.. I could hear pressure release.. The leaking stopped. Thanks for this video. Much appreciated.
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.
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?
Just worked for me after only a few tries! Thanks man!
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.
Thanks Dave , Very good video and solved my T&P valve leaking issue.
Thank you Dave, you saved me at least a night's sleep!
You’re the man for this. Saved my day
Thanks man! Your method works perfectly, and I haven't seen any leaks since 👍🔥
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
Thank you for making this video and saving me money because it worked!
Your video did the trick, thanks Bro, for taking time to share your experience.....👍
this worked for me, lots of brown coloured water came out and then stopped leaking, thx :)
Darn you just saved me from trouble 😉💪 it really works. Thanks
great video to explain this kind of problem. I will try and hope will fix the leaking problem.
Thanks!
Lifesaver! Thank you so much for posting this 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Didn't believe it but it actually works. Thank you.
Thanks sir... worked like a charm in first attempt!
Thank you for your video! Tapping on the valve with a hammer worked for me.
Just saved me from running to the store for a new valve. Thank you!
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO!
Thank you Dave, Thanks a Billion, seems to work so far.
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.
Just saved me a trip to hardware store. It stopped!! Thx man!
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!
Thanks dude. Worked like a charm!
Worked like a charm. Thanks.
Thanks mate. Mine was working fine until I installed a new water pump and had to drain the hot water tank in the process. Started leaking after I filled it again. Saved me the expense of time and cash to replace
This guy explained my exact scenario!
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!!
Replaced the valve. Cost $20. Thanks. I thought I needed a new tank.
Thank you for the tip - it worked!
Thank you. This did it for me!
Thanks bro fixed up mine today Aus 👍
WORKED! You are the man!
It works great. Thank you for posting this.
My man. Saved my night
Thanks for the advise helps a lot!
Saved my day. Thank you so much.
My friend flicked it up and it wouldn't stop leaking and this helped soon much
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
thank you so much, I'm doing it now and it stop leeking.... I'm waiting to see if it work!
What worked for me was to shut off the water inlet, open the T&P valve until the water stopped leaking ... around 5 seconds ... to make sure there was no more water pressure, THEN flipping the T&P valve shut, waiting a few seconds, then opening up the water inlet again. That finally worked for me.
Thank you for this video!! Totally worked!
That did the trick- Appreciate ya!
it really worked for me. thx for Saving me time and money