Why is my water heater leaking on to the floor?

Answer by  user26 (176)

your water heater is leaking on the floor because one of two things one it has a rupture or two there is a line that has rusted to the point of degeneration either way you may need a new water heater you can't see where it is leaking because it is enclosed within insulation and the outer casing.

Answer by  jwltch (48)

There are two possibilities. A joint in one of the pipes has become corroded and is leaking. Or, due to hard water, the tank itself has started to rust through.

Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

Its probably time for a new one. If they leak from the inside there is nothing you can do about it but get a new one.

Answer by  violetv (45)

The water heater can be leaking because a hose busted. If you can't see exactly where the water is coming from turn off the water supply and piolet light.

Answer by  fancbiz (952)

There must be a very small opening or the joints in the pipe connections are not firm enough to resist the pressure.