How Do You Replace The Pressure Valve On A Water Heater?
Pressure relief valves are found on gas or electric water heaters. The pressure relief valve is responsible for releasing pressure in the water heater. When the water heater begins to heat the water, it expands, increasing the pressure within the tank. If the pressure relief valve is damaged or leaking, you may need to replace the valve. Replacement of the pressure relief valve can be done by a professional, but you can save money by following a few steps and doing the job yourself. Turn off the heater by turning the thermostat all the way down if the heater runs on gas, or disconnecting the power if the heater runs on electric power. Bleed the hot water from the tank to avoid any burns by turning on a faucet in your house and allowing the hot water to run until it turns cold, and then turn the faucet off. Shut the water off at the tank by turning the cold water pipe to “Off”. There is a lever on the pipe to allow you to switch the water on and off. Release the water pressure from the
