A hot water heater gas leak is an inconvenient and dangerous situation.
However, you can test for gas leaks yourself before calling a professional.
- Gas leaks can be very dangerous and can cause a lot of damage.
- A water heater gas leak can be the result of a broken or defective water heater, which is why you should replace it immediately.
- Make sure to turn off the gas supply to the water heater valve before starting the repair process.
- You should also check for cracks on the water heater tubing and replace them immediately.
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Check outside and inside the unit
- Look closely at the outside of the water heater.
- If the unit has rusty water in it, then check for a gas leak.
- Also, check for any leaks around the unit.
- Check inside for any leaks.
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Check the valve
- For hot water, the hot water valve should be closed when the heater is not in use.
- In case you don’t have any hot water, but you do hear a hissing sound, the valve may not be closed properly.
- Check if the hot water valve is leaking and if it is, fix it.
- Also, make sure the hot water valve is closed when turning off the heater.
- Check the gas supply
Check if the pilot flame is lit and is burning blue. - If the flame isn’t blue, check if the gas supply to the heater is cut off.
- The gas supply to heater is controlled with the help of a gas valve.
- Make sure that gas valve is working properly.
- Also, check if the gas supply to your home is cut off or turned on.
- Check the pilot light
In case you don’t have a gas supply, check if your heater is powered by electricity. - Switch on the heater and check if the pilot light is burning.
- If the light doesn’t ignite, check and replace the thermocouple.
Check your fuel source
- If your water heater runs on propane, make sure that you’re using the right kind of fuel.
- Check your pilot light
Sometimes, the pilot light can go out. - Check your gas lines
Sometimes, gas lines can become clogged with debris.
Check the pilot light
- If the water heater has not been used for a long period of time, the pilot light should be lit. If the water heater uses electronic ignition, the pilot light should be lit using a matchstick or other flammable object.
- Turn off the gas supply
Locate the shutoff valve on your gas line. Loosen it by hand or by using an adjustable wrench. - Turn off the gas supply.
- Open the gas supply valve
Once the gas supply is turned off, you must open the gas supply valve in order to make sure the heater is without gas. - Shut down the water heater
Next, shut down the water heater and then disconnect it from the power source. - Remove the pilot light
Take out the pilot light and wipe it clean with a cloth. - Replace the pilot light
Replace the pilot light if it is in good condition.
