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    karen512 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 18, 2009, 09:50 AM
    Hot water heater pipes leaking
    Hi,
    This morning my hot water heater was leaking from the pipes on top and I want to know is reason to get a new hot water heater or is there a fix for this problem?
    Karen
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    Feb 18, 2009, 10:13 AM

    Karen, there are normally 2 pipes going straight into the top of the heater and then one coming out of the side. Which pipe is leaking and is there a fitting or connection right at that spot? In the meantime, close your main and drain some water from the plumbing system to avoid damage to the home.
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    Feb 20, 2009, 01:34 PM

    Hi Karen,

    How old is you heater?

    If you respond to Ballengerb1 (Bob) questions will be great help, Thanks.

    John
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    Feb 20, 2009, 04:25 PM

    Karen, if they are water heater flex connectors that leak than you just replace them with new ones. You can buy them in Home Depot at cost of about $10.00 each.

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