Primary causes of water heater leaks are corrosion, sediment, anode rod corrosion, loose drain valves, loose connections, broken pressure valves and high pressure.

The temperature and pressure relief valve is an extremely important component that helps make sure your water heater operates safely. VIEW E-EDITION 99¢ for 6 mos ...

This valve allows water or steam to escape from the water heater if the temperature or pressure gets too high. Water heaters come equipped with a temperature and pressure relief valve, also known ...

Inspect the relief valve: If the valve is faulty, it may need replacement. Check the main water supply: Ensure there’s adequate pressure in the water supply line. Prevention tip: ...

According to the Uniform Plumbing Code, a water heater shall be equipped with a pressure temperature relief valve. The purpose of this valve is to prevent the water heater from exploding in the ...

After writing a blog post about leaking temperature and pressure relief (TPR) valves at water heaters, I learned that this particular issue seems to completely befuddle folks. In the two years ...