Water Heaters - GE Gas Water Heater ** Brand New ***
Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.View Full Version : GE Gas Water Heater ** Brand New ***
SISTERLOVE
03-16-06, 07:45 PM
Hi all,
I am not sure if this is too much of a stupid question but. My husband just installed a new water heater 3 days ago and now the Pressure Relief Valves has a small drip/leak.. Not sure as to why this is happening. This just started today. It is a GE 9 year warranty...
Would anybody have any Ideas as to why this would be happening?
Thanks sooo much
I am not sure if this is too much of a stupid question but. My husband just installed a new water heater 3 days ago and now the Pressure Relief Valves has a small drip/leak.. Not sure as to why this is happening. This just started today. It is a GE 9 year warranty...
Would anybody have any Ideas as to why this would be happening?
Thanks sooo much
Sharp Advice
03-16-06, 09:41 PM
Hello SISTERLOVE. Welcome to my Gas Appliances topic and our Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
I moved the question into this topic so you would obtain the advice of the plumbing professionals this site has. And they are the best available on any site...:) bar none...:thumbup:
I'm sure you will hear plenty of possible causes, including adding an expansion tank, etc. My best advice would be to replace the T/P valve. Especially if the existing valve was reused from the prior tank. Best and easiest first step to resolve the problem. Even new valves can be manufactured defective.
If the prior temp/pressure valve one did not leak, chances are there is no pressure problem which developed suddenly if only a new tank was installed. If there was or is no existing expansion tank, there than should be no reason I can think of at this moment for installing one.
WATER HEATER HELP LINK:
http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?threadid=159797
WATER HEATER FAQ'S:
http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=157837
If you need further assistance, use the reply button to add any additional information or questions, etc. Using this method also moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
Check back on your question several more times. Other members and the plumbing professionals posting replies in this forum topic may offer you additional advice, suggestions and or repair methods.
Web Site Host, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator & Multiple Forums Moderator. Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Personal Driving Safety Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely. "The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."
I moved the question into this topic so you would obtain the advice of the plumbing professionals this site has. And they are the best available on any site...:) bar none...:thumbup:
I'm sure you will hear plenty of possible causes, including adding an expansion tank, etc. My best advice would be to replace the T/P valve. Especially if the existing valve was reused from the prior tank. Best and easiest first step to resolve the problem. Even new valves can be manufactured defective.
If the prior temp/pressure valve one did not leak, chances are there is no pressure problem which developed suddenly if only a new tank was installed. If there was or is no existing expansion tank, there than should be no reason I can think of at this moment for installing one.
WATER HEATER HELP LINK:
http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?threadid=159797
WATER HEATER FAQ'S:
http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=157837
If you need further assistance, use the reply button to add any additional information or questions, etc. Using this method also moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
Check back on your question several more times. Other members and the plumbing professionals posting replies in this forum topic may offer you additional advice, suggestions and or repair methods.
Web Site Host, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator & Multiple Forums Moderator. Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Personal Driving Safety Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely. "The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."
594tough
03-17-06, 07:54 AM
Replacing the TP valve is way down the list of likely problems. Not impossible, just not likely.
Most likely it is pressure related. First, if your house pressure hs simply gone too high due to a defective Pressure Regulator, it is entirely possible that the OLD TP did not respond, just was stuck a little due to aging conditions.
Second, you might have a closed system necessitating an expansion tank. Newer water heaters have higher BTU burners than a lot of older ones, so they reheat faster, and most WH manufacturers actually recommend an expansion tank today for that reason.
Get a simple pressure gauge and do your "Dick Tracy" work and you will solve this problem.
Most likely it is pressure related. First, if your house pressure hs simply gone too high due to a defective Pressure Regulator, it is entirely possible that the OLD TP did not respond, just was stuck a little due to aging conditions.
Second, you might have a closed system necessitating an expansion tank. Newer water heaters have higher BTU burners than a lot of older ones, so they reheat faster, and most WH manufacturers actually recommend an expansion tank today for that reason.
Get a simple pressure gauge and do your "Dick Tracy" work and you will solve this problem.