Water Heaters - Water Heater leaks around top

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chadman1
12-14-06, 08:56 AM
My water heater - 40 gallon, 15 years old - started leaking around the top seam where the top cap is screwed to the cylinder. It is not leaking anywhere else, but water is leaking out on the top left side. Water was also found in the bottom of the upper element area when you take off the top panel.

Any suggestions about how to repair, or should I just buy a new one?

jim-connor
12-14-06, 02:22 PM
It sounds like your water heater is shot. Buy a new one.
chadman1
12-14-06, 03:13 PM
It sounds like your water heater is shot. Buy a new one.

OK Thanks for your help.

Ed Imeduc
12-14-06, 03:43 PM
Might check the top of the line for a water heater . You can then get a tax credit from the IRS
HVAC-EMT
12-14-06, 09:27 PM
My water heater - 40 gallon, 15 years old - started leaking around the top seam where the top cap is screwed to the cylinder. It is not leaking anywhere else, but water is leaking out on the top left side. Water was also found in the bottom of the upper element area when you take off the top panel.

Any suggestions about how to repair, or should I just buy a new one?

Most water heater don't last that long. Just buy a new one. Even if you were able to fix it, it would probbably fail at an in opportune time, Like Christmas eve. Save $$$, buy high quality/high efficiency.
jim-connor
12-15-06, 06:39 AM
Previous posters made a good point.... "buy quality". You may want to do a Google search and see which brands are having problems.