How To Change A Hot Water Tank Pressure Relief Valve

Replaced hot water tank what a chore and the relief valve still leaks.

How to change a hot water tank pressure relief valve. We are on public water and never had any issue with pressure. Replaced pressure relief valve twice with no change. How often should the pressure relief valve on a hot water tank be replaced. Make sure that there are no leaks.

Reopen the hot water faucet and allow it to run until all of the air has escaped from the tank and line. It will involve finding a replacement valve removing the old one and installing the new one. This valve is what allow excess pressure in the system to be removed allowing for. This valve is very important in regards to the safety of your water heater.

My pressure relief valve is bad what do i need to do to replace it. Restore power or set the gas control valve to the normal operation setting. Changing the pressure relief valve is not a big job and they are fairly inexpensive. Turn on the cold water inlet valve and allow the tank to fill.

Out of dire necessity i bought a new hot water tank three weeks ago the drip tube has leaked since installation.