ehind a panel on the upper half of most electrical water heaters. In order to check these areas, simply wipe a cotton swab all around the areas. Look at Inspect Fittings

Which fittings need inspection? Look at the hot line and cold line. They are on top of the water heater. The cold line is on the right and the hot line is on the left always. Inspect the T&P valve. The T&P valve is located on top for some electric water heaters. All others will be found on the side of the tank. It looks like a spout with a one inch movable lever. A piece of plastic pipe may be connected to the spout, but not necessarily. Check the drain valve which is at the bottom of the water heater. It looks like a standard outdoor hose bibb. Also check the thermostat located behind a panel on the upper half of most electrical water heaters. In order to check these areas, simply wipe a cotton swab all around the areas. Look at t

right and the hot line is on the left always. Inspect the T&P valve. The T&P valve is located on top for some electric water heaters. All others will be found on the side of the tank. It looks like a spout with a one inch movable lever. A piece of plastic pipe may be connected to the spout, but not necessarily. Check the drain valve which is at the bottom of the water heater. It looks like a standard outdoor hose bibb. Also check the thermostat located behind a panel on the upper half of most electrical water heaters. In order to check these areas, simply wipe a cotton swab all around the areas. Look at found on the side of the tank. It looks like a spout with a one inch movable lever. A piece of plastic pipe may be connected to the spout, but not necessarily. Check the drain valve which is at the bottom of the water heater. It looks like a standard outdoor hose bibb. Also check the thermostat located behind a panel on the upper half of most electrical water heaters. In order to check these areas, simply wipe a cotton swab all around the areas. Look at arily. Check the drain valve which is at the bottom of the water heater. It looks like a standard outdoor hose bibb. Also check the thermostat located behind a panel on the upper half of most electrical water heaters. In order to check these areas, simply wipe a cotton swab all around the areas. Look at ehind a panel on the upper half of most electrical water heaters. In order to check these areas, simply wipe a cotton swab all around the areas. Look at the wiped swab for rust or moisture. If rust or moisture appear, wrap these areas with teflon tape or disassemble these parts and replace them. A plumber may be necessary for this maintenance. Check the lower element on an electrical water heater as well. It will be found behind a panel on the lower half of an electric water heater. If moisture appears here, the gaskets will need to be replaced. Call a plumber for this service.

Leaky Fittings

As already discussed, the problem areas for leaks are the drain valve, heating elements for electrical water heaters, and the hot and cold connections on top