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My GC 7320 keeps leaking all the water in tank can this be repaired ? If so how much ?

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If the heater is rented call the company you rent from. If the leak is in external plumbing connections, yes, otherwise not likely.

There are temporary fixes for external plumbing. You can buy something or cover a leak with a section of rubber hose with clamps. If this stops it, you can call a plumber (or skilled relative) to make a permanent fix.


Be careful to comparison shop as prices may vary. This is where you find out whether you can trust your plumber. If you know the approximate price in advance, you can compare it to a price quoted by your plumber. Don't pay more than the store with the orange trim.

If you recently replaced something like an anode or heating element, suspect that your teflon tape or pipe compound was not applied right.

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If leaking is coming from the tank itself, then the unit cannot be repaired. This is true for all tank water heaters.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Leaking-water-heater.html
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Open following link if you want to install your own gas water heater:
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Turn control knob to 'pilot' so pilot is lit but burner will not turn on.
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Page lists things to check.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Water-at-bottom-of-water-heater.html

Also run hand over tank to find warm spot that says where leak is coming from
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If your tank is rusted out, it might burst open and flood the area.
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Turn off heat source to water heater.
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Open tub faucet on hot side and relieve pressure from tank.

You can limp along with a leaking water heater by turning it on when hot water is needed.
For example a shower uses 5-9 gallons hot water.
Turn gas water heater on for 15-20 minutes.
Turn electric on for 20-30 minutes.

To conserve resources with next heater:
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