Leaking Water Heater From Bottom

At this point, let's assume the damage from the leak isn't too severe. You have two options, fix the leaky water heater yourself or call a plumber. since you need to stop the leak as soon as possible, you can check it out before calling a plumber. Prepare to flush the water heaterbefore changing the drain valve, you'll need to drain (and flush) the water heater.

Open the drain valve for about five seconds and clo. Replacing a drain valve is cost-effective to stop a hot water heater from leaking from the bottom. A new valve can cost $10 to $30. however, plastic drain valves are not preferable since they are more prone to damage than brass drain valves.