Common problem of all water heaters - water leaking. You don’t need to worry. In 90% cases the solution is very simple - you need to check the water heater temperature-pressure relief valve. The temperature-pressure (T&P) relief valve is a safety device that automatically opens to discharge hot water in the event of excessive temperature and/or pressure inside the tank. Replace the T&P valve if it leaks. By following our instructions you can replace T&P in water heater Kenmore 153 and similar models.
Switch the two house circuit breakers dedicated for the water heater to OFF. Wear work gloves to protect your hands. Turn off the cold water supply to the water heater. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve located at the bottom of the unit and run the garden hose outside. Open a hot water faucet in the house or flip the relief valve open on the water heater. Open the drain valve and allow the tank to drain approximately 10 gallons of water or below the level of the temperature/pressure relief valve (T&P). Then shut off the drain valve. Disconnect the pipe or tubing from the pressure relief valve. Unthread the temperature/pressure relief valve and remove it from the tank. Wrap pipe thread-sealing tape around the male end of the T&P valve. Thread the new T&P valve into the tank and tighten firmly. Wrap pipe-sealing tape on the drain pipe and reconnect the pipe or tubing to the new pressure relief valve. Turn the cold water supply on to the water heater and allow the tank to fill with water. Once you see water coming out of the hot water faucet, turn the faucet off. Flip the house circuit breakers to the ON position.
Done! Start the water heater, and make some tests after a few hours. Problem with leaking is solved! If you can’t replace T&P valve alone, just give us a call and appoint a visit at a convenient time!
