Fix water heater leaks Water heaters are usually placed at multiple areas in a single house. In regard to typical plumbing, water heaters are usually placed in attic, basement, crawlspace and closet. Major water heater leak can cause considerable amount of damage and should be fixed immediately. Minor leaks are very common and they do not pose any danger but if they are left alone for too long they can cause massive damage. A leak is usually caused in the water storage tank or at the outflow and inflow pipes. Whenever there is a leak you should try to quickly find the source of the leak. If the leak is minor then you may be able to fix it yourself without any professional help. Water heater leaks that occur at the pipes are very easy to fix but sometimes they can be situated in awkward places. You are better of seeking professional help in such cases as they have more experience and the right tools. You should always take precautions before you try to fix a leak yourself. You should turn of gas, water and electricity connection before you fix the leak. If you forget to shut of gas or water it may only cause minor problems but if you forget to shut down electrical connection it can be fatal. If you are replacing pipes then you should always try to replace them with the same type of pipes. Double check the pipe joint tapes when you are done. If the water heater leak is due to a damaged tank then there is a lot of work to be done. It is usually a two man job so you should ask a friend to help you. Before you start your repairs, just like before you should again turn of all utility connections. Anytime you think that the job is getting harder, you seek the help of professional plumbing. Water heaters degrade over time so you should conduct annual inspection by professional plumbers to be safe. Check-ups are necessary to ensure that the plumbing of your house is working efficiently. There are many things that can go wrong and if left ignored they can bring about catastrophes. It is much more economical to perform regular checkups to detect any problems and fix them immediately. If water pipes are loose and there is water in the air chambers then you may hear rattling noises, drum sounds, high squealing sounds etc. People often forget about plumbing when they are remodeling their house. It should not be overlooked when you are doing major alterations to your property. If the kitchen is being remodeled then it is absolutely necessary. The jobs can involve form replacing leaky faucets to the installing of brand new pipes. If the job is too large then you should get professional help as messing up will mean a hefty sum of bill. Whatever modification you are trying to do, you should do so with a detailed plan. Many people find pleasure and challenge in this type of work but if the job becomes difficult there is no shame in calling a professional plumber.