What should I do if my water heater is leaking from the top?

If water is leaking from the top of your water heater, shut off the cold-water valve and cut power, then schedule service. Boulden Brothers repairs and replaces tank, tankless, hybrid, and solar units with up-front, no-surprise pricing. Our clean, screened, trained technicians will inspect for rust or loose top fittings and advise the next step in Newark, DE and nearby.

Quick steps:

• Turn off cold-water supply.
• Turn off breaker (electric) or set gas control to off.
• Wipe dry and note where water appears.

Updated: 2025-11-05

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