Detect Water Heater Leaks
#1
Detect Water Heater Leaks
Hi!
My hot water heater leaked last week and caused quite a bit of hassle
I had to call and plumber and was left without hot water for a few days (cold showers are NOT fun!). I would have caught it sooner, but I haven't had a need to visit the basement in months. Fortunately it's not winter yet or that would have been even more annoying!
Are there any tools out there that would help me detect water heater problems before they occur? Catching issues early would save quite a bit of money, time, and hassle! I found a few water leak sensors on amazon but none of them really stand out.
Appreciate any help!
My hot water heater leaked last week and caused quite a bit of hassle

Are there any tools out there that would help me detect water heater problems before they occur? Catching issues early would save quite a bit of money, time, and hassle! I found a few water leak sensors on amazon but none of them really stand out.
Appreciate any help!
#3
There are water alarms. They work very well.
I'm particularly fond of this one. I have one in each bathroom, near the sump pit, under the HW tank, under the Dishwasher.
https://www.google.com/search?q=wate...kEhLa2-eLcHZM:
If you want an alarm that will predict a leak, then you're looking for a fortune teller. Let me know if you find one.
I'm particularly fond of this one. I have one in each bathroom, near the sump pit, under the HW tank, under the Dishwasher.
https://www.google.com/search?q=wate...kEhLa2-eLcHZM:
If you want an alarm that will predict a leak, then you're looking for a fortune teller. Let me know if you find one.
#5
There are water alarms. They work very well.
I'm particularly fond of this one. I have one in each bathroom, near the sump pit, under the HW tank, under the Dishwasher.
https://www.google.com/search?q=wate...kEhLa2-eLcHZM:
If you want an alarm that will predict a leak, then you're looking for a fortune teller. Let me know if you find one.
I'm particularly fond of this one. I have one in each bathroom, near the sump pit, under the HW tank, under the Dishwasher.
https://www.google.com/search?q=wate...kEhLa2-eLcHZM:
If you want an alarm that will predict a leak, then you're looking for a fortune teller. Let me know if you find one.
I guess I was hoping for a sensor that could detect water flow/vibrations and warn of abnormalities. But it sounds like that's not currently possible.
#6
You can put the heater in a pan. This way if it leaks it will go in pan and drain to where ever you pipe it to. Also they have a device that when it senses water it will turn off the water and gas to prevent flooding/explosion..
#7
they have a device that when it senses water it will turn off the water and gas to prevent flooding/explosion..
#8
The other solution is to not let it leak at all. Change it before it leaks. Most standard hot water tanks will last at least 10 years (there will always be exceptions). Most of mine have lasted longer then 15 years but that is about when they start to leak. Depending on where it is and the potential for damage that may occur, you should plan to replace the tank somewhere between 10 and 15 years.
#9
Yes.. Its a watts device. I use them all the time...
Shuts off water, gas/electric...
LFWDS Lead Free* FloodSafe® Water Detector Shutoff, Water Heater Leak Detectors, Water Safety & Flow Control - Watts
Shuts off water, gas/electric...
LFWDS Lead Free* FloodSafe® Water Detector Shutoff, Water Heater Leak Detectors, Water Safety & Flow Control - Watts