Check the plumbing pipes above the water heater using a stepladder if necessary.
Tankless water heaters leaking.
I took over this job for a retired plumber.
In addition it could lead to a build up in pressure which could cause a fire or even an explosion.
If the leak is coming from the bottom of the tank it is not looking good for you.
The most likely scenario in this case is that sediment has built up and corroded the bottom of the tank causing a serious problem and the need for an entirely new water heater.
If venting is not working correctly it may occur condensation inside the water heater which leads to leakage problems.
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A leaking water heater is dangerous.
In case this happens the leakage might occur or worse still the entire system may fail.
If this is a possibility how would i go about fixing this.
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I have a rinnai tankless water heater that is leaking.
A drip from above can easily leak down on top of the water heater and even work its way down the insulation and make it look like the leak is coming from the tank itself.
And how severe is the problem.
Venting is done through the wall or roof.
Improper venting is a well known culprit in leaking tankless heaters.
How long has this been going on.
Lack of adequate venting will cause water leakage and it is a well known culprit for tankless water heaters.
It has been going on for about 6 weeks.
Its most notable when laundry is being done.
Can this be caused by calcium lime scale buildup.
The first place to check is the plumbing pipes above the water heater.
If condensation is continuing it might fall the entire system.
Leaks can occur when a water heater is not maintained which can be costly and damaging to your home depending on where the water heater is located.
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Rinnai water heater heat exchanger leaking should i repair or replace.