How To Replace A Water Heater Temp/Pressure Relief Valve

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How To Replace A Water Heater Temp/Pressure Relief Valve

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@matteliasmusic 3 жыл бұрын

saved my life this morning, valve was leaking like crazy and i just opened and closed the valve manually, and it sealed up properly again after that. thanks for this, 5 years later!

@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 Жыл бұрын

I would tell anyone, however, to buy the relief valve anyway. I did and today, I finally couldn't get the leak to stop after tapping it and playing with the handle, watched this video and 20 minutes later, was back in business! I tell every homeowner that there are things you should have on hand, because it's not a matter of if things are going to fail, but when

@nerdlove1071 2 жыл бұрын

My boyfriend just found this video, sent me a link to it and said, "I love this guy's energy. I feel better already. I want to give this guy a hug." He's down in the basement trying to fix the leak as we speak. Thanks for posting this. You're a good egg.

@deniseporter6544 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon!!! After watching a couple of your videos I was able to stop the leak without any cost---As opposed to having my unit replaced at about $800. Thanks again for your expertise that gave me the courage to trouble shoot my leak.

@HouseImprovements 8 жыл бұрын

great!

@everestdelgado5442 Жыл бұрын

This guy is a joke ..empty 4gallos or 10if not empty the whole thing 👀

@kenesto 5 жыл бұрын

My sincere appreciation for your great how-to video Shannon! I never had an inkling of what to do with a Water Heater beyond lighting the pilot (even so guided by instructions labeled on the side).I had the trouble of an outdated TCP valve that finally had chronic leak problems so needed a replacement.Just your video alone showed me all I needed to do for the job !You make it easy,concise and straight to the point! You must have saved me a heap of cash to do it without a professional.Thank you so much for your upload---you are verg good!!!

@leonardhoosier7016 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely helped!! I actually found out my pressure relief valve was bad when the water heater would only give hot water when I flipped and held on the relief valve!! Thanks a lot!

@royrose5877 5 жыл бұрын

Just changed my very first pressure relief valve thanks to your video. Thanks!

@glennpickett7822 7 жыл бұрын

Good video. But it would be useful to mention that the water heater won't drain through the bottom drain if air is not allowed to enter the tank. So open a hot water faucet nearby, or open the T and P valve. Thanks.

@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 Жыл бұрын

Funny, I just replaced my valve (within the last 1/2 hour) and when I opened my bottom drain, a trickle came out, then nothing. I immediately realized that air needed to get into the system, but couldn't figure out how. Somehow (I don't know how), after about a minute or so, it started draining on its own. Two 5 gallon buckets later, I shut the valve closed, replaced the valve without a problem (teflon tape and pipe dope, people!), turned the water back on and everything went 1,000% perfectly, just like the video. AS I WAS WALKING AWAY, I said to myself, you know, opening a hot water faucet would have probably done what I needed! 😂😂😂

@AsherMandrake 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. A label on the tank said to have a professional replace it, but I knew it couldn't be too difficult. You cleared up the mystery of replacing the valve!

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@MrThinblueline 8 жыл бұрын

TPR valve for my tank was 15 bucks from Home Depot. A little bit of my own labor saving a lot of money. Thanks for the tip!

@HouseImprovements 8 жыл бұрын

+MrThinblueline Thats what we like to hear DIY

@williamgeorgelopezjunior8533 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for specifying 10 gallons because most people would probably assume they need to drain the whole thing

@capnjan9835 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos - glad I found you again. I have been fighting a T&P valve (been there for 9 years), and am now reduced to trying penetrating oil. With hope it will come out. Oh heck, even if I 'break something', that T&P has been leaking and either needs to be replaced or a new water heater needs to go in. Send me some good wishes!!

@DavidStrchld Жыл бұрын

How did it work out (4 years into it)?

@mmsebulba 9 жыл бұрын

Great video! Had water on the floor this morning, watched this video and released the pressure. Problem solved!

@squirrelattackspidy 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me know it's okay to use pipe dope / threat pipe sealant. It was one of the questions I had.

@z-man2343 Жыл бұрын

Just finished replacing the PRV on our Bradford-White tank after watching this video. Couldn't have been easier, thanks! Oh yeah, and it only cost me $18.99 (plus tax).

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@JodyWarrick 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Made the mistake of touching that damn release valve while trying to relight the pilot. Tried to open and close it to get it to stop leaking and it opened full and wouldn't turn off...yep.. needs replacing. Your video was spot on. Thanks!

@reganfletcher2094 7 жыл бұрын

just wanted to say thank you for this video. I had no idea I was supposed to release the pressure once/year let alone once/month. I watched your video in the first place because I assumed I was going to have to replace the PT valve and wanted to save money by doing it myself, but after watching it I tried just relieving the pressure and within a minute or two the dripping stopped. Thank you!

@HouseImprovements 7 жыл бұрын

great

@clydebarker8321 6 жыл бұрын

Regan Fletcher it will be back. It dripping is a symptom of a serious issue such as too high temperature and building excess pressure over 150 psi... this video doesn't go into depth of the causes of opening. Never cap it off for one..never. if your water is very hot turn it down to a safe setting about 120 degrees. Most water companies install one way check valves at the meter creating a closed system and when your water is heated by the heater it expands and can push the valve open. The valve hasn't failed. You would need a thermal expansion tank at the wh. The gas control valve could also be bad and heating above 210 degrees . Just flipping the lever won't correct the issue I'm sure. 35 yrs experience service plumber contractor.

@ricardovaldez4658 Жыл бұрын

Seeing this makes me wish I went with my gut and changed it myself

@Bob-TheTechGuy 6 жыл бұрын

Thought this was very simple but always like to watch a pro do it first to make sure. Thanks for the video. :)

@jahr4c1 3 ай бұрын

Great video. This just helped me replace my pressure relief valve for the first time. Thank you!

@TAmNGUYEN-wp9um 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing brother. Now I know how to replace a water heater TP valve

@T3chGuy007 4 жыл бұрын

This video is very informative and it helped me get the T&P valve changed on my water heater. Keep up the good work!

@ds99 9 жыл бұрын

Another good lesson on home improvements. Thank you Shannon.

@fsguy78 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Good job explaining, demonstrating, etc. Very clear and to the point! Canadians are so nice!!! Thank you!!!

@brianpeelle8016 4 жыл бұрын

Greatly appreciate this tutorial. Followed the steps exactly, having to use some Liquid Wrench to loosen the pipes, but it all worked great! I fixed the problem for about $15. Thank you so much!

@phoso1 3 жыл бұрын

The best teacher on KZfaq.

@kevinshah6425 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks Shannon! .My water heater valve was leaking; I never opened this valve since last 12 years. I opened and closed the valve few times and problem solved.

@levicarter890 Жыл бұрын

Did you turn it off first?

@toshatrollwarrior 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting these and helping ladies out!! 💪🏻

@lickablelisel 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your simple but very informative video. I will keep you in mind for my next project.

@mikemead2315 5 жыл бұрын

Can shut off the hot water side too, or if someone turns on a hot water faucet, it will allow water in the hot water pipes to drain back into the hot water tank, and drain out the hole while fixing - a unexpected face full of water is always surprising ;-)

@AllAccess1992 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to post this and help us that just don't know how to do these repairs. Followed your instruction and all is good now with my hot water heater. Many Thanks!!!

@maedrosbott5274 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, much appreciated, it was helpful. Simplicity is the greatest cunning.

@danielwilson9593 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful in 2022!

@mcafton 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. it helped a lot. my valve works, but is leaky. took it apart and there was no tape or anything on it. so cleaned it out and put it back on and we are about to see if it works.

@nursekrista2011 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for helping me diagnose my problem and fix it myself saving much needed $$$. I learned so much and appreciate your help

@moore3james3 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this tutorial. Made me feel like a fake plumber. Worked like a charm

@hbuttsjr 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!! I am on my way to home depot to get a new PRV. Thanks for being so thorough!

@HouseImprovements 8 жыл бұрын

+Harold Butts Good luck.

@Honeybee-ur2hz 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shannon for sharing, on Sunday 12/10 my son and I flash water heater tank just find out relief valve dripping today, we didn't replace it, I had a felling I need to turn on Pressure Relief Valve and turn off opposite direction and the dripping stop.

@dizleran9276 7 жыл бұрын

I started doing plumbing a couple months ago .. I learned the lesson not to touch anything thats been in water or holds water unless its already damage and needs replacement .

@HouseImprovements 7 жыл бұрын

fair enough. don't fix if not broken??

@dizleran9276 7 жыл бұрын

well right . . out of curiosity I touched the pressure release valve on my moms water heater just because and it hasn't stop leaking till this day . I guess I should replace it my self if the land lord don't send some one out soon

@HouseImprovements 7 жыл бұрын

If they have not been used often then they tend to jamb up with crud.

@mattpkp 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah its always better to have a bomb in your basement that may kill a family member then operate a valve once a year.

@rhoodj 2 жыл бұрын

Contrary at most of mu AO smith system, P&T my pressure relief valve is located on top of my tank.

@timfruend1276 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I opened the relief valve and it stopped leaking. Thanks again for the info.

@WhitePOWERranger1 Жыл бұрын

I need that pipe wrench in my life!

@Celtics_617 9 жыл бұрын

I never knew what that valve did until now. I'm gonna start to open my valve to the water heater every month.

@bkbug6416 4 жыл бұрын

My plumber says don't do that because it wears out the spring inside then you'll have more problems.

@chanthadeth 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I followed you step by step and finished it.

@Darrenbrown09 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for walking me threw this good sir.

@danawilson2771 8 жыл бұрын

Hey, Shannon ... Thanks for a good, clear explanation. I'm cleaning an Atwood heater on our RV and simply needed to know if it was safe to put a pipe wrench on the PT valve. I wouldn't dare put a 2-foot pipe wrench on it though but apparently Mr. Bailey got away with it. ;-) Keep up the good work.

@HouseImprovements 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ngbay160 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video!! Thanks. I was in panic mode until i found this video

@MrWheresmykeys 4 жыл бұрын

Now.I will do it monthly after I replace it. Thanks

@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 Жыл бұрын

Just the information I needed! My relief valve was leaking and no matter how much I tapped on it and flipped the valve handle, it wouldn't stop. I bought two different style replacement valves, because I had no idea which one was right (I didn't feel like leaving the house without hot water while I uninstalled it and ran to Home Depot) and thank God, one of them was perfect. It couldn't have gone easier. I should actually do this once a year, because when I did so, the first gallon or so that came out was a disgusting rust/mud mix and I've heard that draining out your tank once a year can help get the crap out. Thanks for the information.

@damonblankenship9450 Жыл бұрын

works for me !!! Saved me $$$$$

@CookiePepper Жыл бұрын

I do check once or twice a year.

@geoffrundlett1697 9 ай бұрын

Thanks as always Shannon! Love your videos!

@llg7456 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Simple and short!

@lauramartin9197 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! Thought we had a big issue but released the pressure and it's all good to go!

@abubokor7123 3 жыл бұрын

য যদি জন্য ওকে ধরে জিজ্ঞাসা জৈবিক

@willmiles100 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. It helped me fix my hot water tank problem -thanks.

@HouseImprovements 8 жыл бұрын

+Will Crawley perfect

@brmelectric 6 жыл бұрын

Great explanation mines dripping I will change tomorrow. Thanks.

@mikemead2315 5 жыл бұрын

Good job! Very complete and concise! Perfect mix.

@davidgiles5030 5 жыл бұрын

Good job. I feel confident to do this job and save myself some money. Thank you.

@jarrodbritt2887 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@renandecampos4439 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@BufordPusser582 3 жыл бұрын

Great informative vid. Thank you for taking the time to post!

@pdeboer1987 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I did it!

@dominickdeflorio193 9 жыл бұрын

Always great videos Shannon. Thank you!

@denisdeblois6790 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very useful as always. Thanks!

@theoneals4569 3 жыл бұрын

Shannon appreciate it man I just installed it and thank you

@eagl0215 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@peterfallnbigl3582 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done..good presentation skills...thanx

@MyKonaRC 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, thought my big channel locks were big enough. Looks like I need a pipe wrench for more torque!

@dap5790 7 жыл бұрын

I replaced one today. It came with Teflon tape on the threads, and the guy at Lowes said to add more tape to it if need be. No pipe dope needed.

@kevo7878 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for saving me money!

@supersamschwartz 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon! You are a life saver! Subscribing now

@leefrost1254 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks for saving the day.

@morkarmorgan3161 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Good Info

@neilwilliams8608 7 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video showing the pipes disconnection to the release valve. Awesome video. Thanks a lot.

@jn4806 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bernardomolina2913 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooooo much

@DonnyBwelding1 7 ай бұрын

This dude is bad ass

@ToddMiley89 4 жыл бұрын

My 3 year old water heater started dripping occasionally from the tpr valve. A Plummer said I needed an expansion tank. My old water heater lasted years without one of those. I just purchased a new valve at the hardware store and he said that I dont really need a tank either, that even newer valves can go bad.

@HouseImprovements 4 жыл бұрын

They can go bad, even newer ones but many times it is a sign of needing an expansion tank.

@bgrady24 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought a new income property and noticed this was leaking on one of the units...I’ll add this to my arsenal of things I can do!

@westvalley411 Жыл бұрын

My new rheem pressure valve on side of gas heater arrived in box with valve overturned so not direct line to base.. can I move back counterclockwise 1/4 turn?

@Brendalo1 4 жыл бұрын

Good information, direct to the point thank you, the job seems pretty straight forward.can you buy that relief valve, over the counter? a nice break from some videos wheredude thinks its his big break, & you have to listen to Monty Hall for 20 minutes to get 5 minutes worth of info Thanks again Jeff

@SheepHunter9780 6 жыл бұрын

Great video very informative

@kc0ptv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you answered my concern!!

@jeffulsh2020 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome man, thank you 🙏🏼

@toneg.4111 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help !👍

@HouseImprovements 4 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@mrjohnknott 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks legend ! Well presented

@flguyindc 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful video Shannon. I know you mention it in the video, but Is it really necessary to turn off the gas ignitor when swapping out the valve? I'm trying to avoid turning off something that might not come back on. Thanks!

@HouseImprovements 7 жыл бұрын

I would recommend it but you may be able to leave it on pilot instead?

@doripoulin884 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting your help on changing a pressure valve! Appears to be simple. From mobile hairdresser : New Images By Dori.

@floridaboy1700 8 жыл бұрын

Life Saver! This was perfect!

@johnrohrs7608 2 жыл бұрын

Thanku

@alx2300 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video!

@ShahbazAli-ur5nb 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use this for a column of 5 mm thickness ? Or would it be too difficult to “screw” it on

@treblarefils 7 жыл бұрын

I just want to comment and say for people who may be wondering my valve had been leaking for a few days i was going to replace it but i figured id open and run it and close it a few times. My valve had never been opened ever in 5 years. I opened it and closed it a few times bunch of rusty water came out i ran it till it was clear also seemed it had some air in as well. Well it doesn't leak anymore after just operating it a few times thankfully lol

@HouseImprovements 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@dizleran9276 7 жыл бұрын

maybe I need to do that .. mine keeps leaking after I pulled it open from not touching it in 2 years

@johnenriquez7044 5 жыл бұрын

Minus4Plus6 I did the same to mine and it has been dripping for over 2 hours. How long after you operated again did it stop leaking ?

@coffeedollsvp 3 жыл бұрын

Does the valve have to attach to pipe going to exterior

@jessemills4956 Жыл бұрын

What if your T&P valve breaks and crumbles off when trying to take it off with a pipe wrench. How can you take it off then?

@filoIII 6 жыл бұрын

Turn off the breaker b4 draining it to save your elements.

@bucketofsteam9260 4 жыл бұрын

This is assuming you didn't set the dial on your temperature control to "pilot" or completely off. If the heating element is on with no water in the tank, it will be damaged.

@sdjnjferri 3 жыл бұрын

#72 List of 101 Things my dad never told me to do growing up, "You're supposed to regularly, once a month, flick this little manual valve here."

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

almost no-one does it

@sdjnjferri 3 жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements it probably would have saved me the heartache I’m dealing with on Easter. Hopefully it’s just the valve release problem. If so, looks like an easy fix thanks to you!

@saundragrenard3789 3 жыл бұрын

Shannon, I just bought my house, the hot water heater whistled, I was told to lift the lever to relieve pressure. Shouldn't it do it by itself??. It quit whistling but every once in awhile it will whistle. Should I replace it