Installing a drain pan can be completed within an hour just make sure you have all the materials ready and read on to find out more.
Drip pan under water heater.
It s the device on the top or side of the water heater with a small flip up arm that opens when the water temperature or pressure in the tank is too high.
With assistance lift the empty.
Disconnect the service lines attached to your heater.
If you have an electric.
Step 1 turn off power and water.
In a basement with a concrete floor damage isn t generally a concern.
We can think of six different reasons why water would be in the pan under your water heater.
If you d like to be thorough you can also disconnect.
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A water heater drain pan works as a drip collection unit.
Open the t p valve and completely drain the water heater.
They re meant to catch the slow leak that no one notices.
Once you are ready you will need to do the following.
Drip pans are required when tank type water heaters are installed in places where a leak could cause damage.
These pans are not meant to protect from a catastrophic tank failure.
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Shut off the water lines leading to and from your water heater.
Disconnect any service lines and shut off the main power if you have an electric heater.
The tpr valve temperature and pressure relief is leaking.
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It is placed under the water heater and is an extremely important safety feature.
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Shut off and disconnect the water lines connected to your heater.
If you d like to go the diy route you can use this step by step guide to installing your drain pan.
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