Turn the water back on open the repaired water valve and check for leaks.
Hot water shut off valve leaking.
Required tools for this project have the necessary tools for this diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration.
If the valve leak persists turn off the main water shutoff valve then disconnect the valve and replace it.
Reinstall the packing nut tighten lightly with a wrench don t over tighten at this or any other point and reattach the handle.
Reassemble the shutoff valve turn the main house valve back on and check for leaks.
Even better some types of automatic shut off valves include a disconnect for the power as well which could mean the difference between repairing a leak and replacing your water heater.
Remove the old washer and slide on the new one.
When your water heater blow off valve is leaking it is a sign of a potentially serious problem.