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Valve is dripping
The pressure relief valve can drip because of high pressure, wear, debris or an incorrect connection.
Water Heater Leaking
Water dripping from your water heater, leak at the valve, flange or a fitting? We'll pinpoint the source and confirm the repair price before work starts — all in a single visit.
- Diagnose the source of the leak
- Check the valve, flange and fittings
- Repair, parts replacement or a recommendation to replace the water heater
- Price agreed before work starts
We'll call you back within 5 minutes — we'll confirm where the leak is and tell you what to do before the technician arrives.
Why a water heater can leak or drip
A leak can be as simple as a fitting issue or as serious as tank damage. The first job is to pinpoint where the water is coming from.
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Supply line is leaking
Water can appear on the flex hose, threaded fittings, valves or the connection points of the water heater.
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Flange is leaking
If the bottom of the water heater is leaking, the cause may be the gasket, flange, service assembly or signs of corrosion.
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Tank is damaged
If the tank itself is leaking due to corrosion or damage, repair is often not worth it and replacing the water heater makes more sense.
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Elevated pressure
Excess pressure can cause the valve to drip and put strain on the fittings.
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Installation mistake
Incorrect piping, a weak seal or poor-quality fittings can cause a leak after installation or repair.
What you can check before calling a technician
If the water heater is leaking, the priority is limiting damage to the apartment and the electrics. Don't open the unit yourself, especially if water is near wiring or an outlet.
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Identify where the leak is coming from
Look at whether it's dripping from the valve, the supply line, the bottom cover, a fitting or the housing.
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Shut off the water if you can
If you know which valve shuts off the water supply to the water heater, close it before the technician arrives.
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Cut the power if there's risk
If water is near the electrics, an outlet or the bottom of the water heater, switch off the power and wait for the technician.
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Don't force-tighten fittings
Over-tightening can damage the threads, gasket or fitting. Better to wait for diagnostics.
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Send a photo of the leak
A photo or video of where the water is coming from helps the technician understand the problem faster and prepare.
If the leak is getting worse or water is near the electrics, don't wait — send a request. A technician will come out, find the source and fix the leak.
What the technician checks on site
The technician will pinpoint the leak source and check the valve, supply line, flange, gasket, fittings and tank condition. After diagnostics he'll explain whether the leak can be fixed or whether replacing the water heater is the better call.
Why pinpointing the source matters
Drips on the floor don't necessarily mean a leaking tank. Water can run down from the valve, a fitting or the flange, so identifying the exact source matters before any repair.
- Inspect the valve, supply line and threaded fittings
- Check the flange, gasket and service assembly
- Look for corrosion and tank damage
- Check the pressure and the correctness of the connection
- Stop the leak when repair is possible
- Recommend replacing the water heater if the tank is damaged
Possible repairs
After diagnostics the technician will tell you whether the leak can be fixed on the spot or whether replacing the water heater is the better option.
Valve or supply-line replacement
- valve is dripping;
- supply line is leaking;
- moisture at the fitting;
- weak seal.
Gasket or flange replacement
- leaking from below;
- dripping from under the cover;
- water marks on the flange;
- requires disassembly.
Water Heater Replacement
- tank is damaged;
- heavy corrosion;
- leak from the housing;
- repair isn't worth it.
How the repair goes
when the water heater is leaking
From request to result — no extra steps
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You send the request
Call or message us and tell us where the water is coming from and how serious the leak is.
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We confirm the symptoms
We'll ask for the model, where the leak is, whether water is near the electrics and how long it's been happening.
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We run the diagnostics
The technician will check the valve, supply line, flange, gasket, fittings, pressure and the tank condition.
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We agree on the price
Before the work starts, we'll explain what caused the leak and how much the repair or replacement will cost.
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We fix the leak and check the seal
After the work, the technician will check the fittings, the absence of drips, that the water heater starts and that it runs steadily.
Water heater leaking or dripping?
We'll come out today. The repair price is agreed before the work starts.
How much the repair costs when the water heater is leaking
The price depends on the source of the leak, the model, the tank condition, access to the fittings and whether parts need replacing.
- Water heater leak diagnostics from 50 ₾
- Fitting leak repair from 70 ₾
- Valve, supply line or gasket replacement from 80 ₾
- Water Heater Replacement from 150 ₾
Parts are billed separately. If the tank itself is leaking, the technician will tell you honestly whether repair makes sense or replacing the water heater is better.
We service water heaters
from many brands
We diagnose and repair the popular electric storage water heaters installed in apartments, houses and commercial spaces in Tbilisi.
Popular brands
Water heater types we service
- Vertical water heaters
- Horizontal water heaters
- Water heaters of 30-100+ litres
- Electric storage water heaters
- Water heaters in apartments, houses, offices and small commercial spaces
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions people most often ask when a water heater is leaking or dripping.
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Why is my water heater leaking?
The cause may be the valve, supply line, flange, gasket, pressure, a connection error or tank damage. The exact source is identified by the technician.
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What should I do if the water heater starts dripping?
Identify the leak source if you can, shut off the water to the water heater and don't open the housing yourself. If water is near the electrics, switch off the power.
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If the valve is dripping, is that normal?
The pressure relief valve releasing a drop or two occasionally is normal. But constant dripping or a puddle forming can point to pressure, a worn valve or the connection. It's worth checking.
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Can a leaking tank be repaired?
If the tank itself is damaged, repair is often not worth it and not reliable. In that case the technician may recommend replacing the water heater.
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How long does fixing a leak take?
A simple valve, supply line or gasket replacement usually takes around 1 hour. The difficulty depends on access and the cause of the leak.
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Can I keep using a water heater that's dripping?
Better not to delay diagnostics. If water is getting near the electrics or the leak is growing, don't use the water heater.
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What if the leak appeared after installation?
The connection, fitting seal, valve and pressure all need to be checked. Often the cause is the installation or a weak fitting.
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Can I send a photo of the leak?
Yes. A photo or video of where the water is dripping from helps the technician understand the situation faster.
Still have questions?
Call us — we'll confirm the symptoms, walk you through what you can check before the technician arrives, and let you know when one can come out.
Water heater leaking or dripping?
Send a request — we'll confirm where the leak is, arrange a visit time and inspect the water heater on site.
Request received
We'll call you back within 5 minutes