I have a MOR-FLO gas water heater and it is leaking from the bottom, what should I do ?

probably dont have one they are made by amercian water company with multi design/configurations if only one thermostat then also only one element the upper is also the electric connections

Dear Diane.
When you go the the store to buy a new anode, the instructions are included with the new unit.
However, in a nutshell, here is what is done.
Drain the tank until it is below the level of the defective anode.
Unscrew the anode or the clip holding it into the tank.
Remove the old one.
.Insert the new one, & refill the tank.
God bless your efforts.

you will have to drain the water out of the unit first
make sure that you turn off the water to the unit first
undo the four bolts
the element will be either straight in or look something like this '?" so you will have to move it around as you pull it out

Check for water leak.
Turn off all taps and put ear against pipe
Make sure toilet or outside faucet are not connected to hot line.
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Gene

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What type and brand heater?
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Depends on source of leak: If gas water heater is leaking from bottom, then heater must be replaced.
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Add a comment and describe type of water heater, and what you discover about source of leak.

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Tank has rusted out.
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Replace with new tank:
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I have had this problem with a couple of MOR-FLO AMERICAN gas water heaters. What I would suggest is first make sure that combustion air inlet screen on the bottom of the heater is clean of all lint,animal hair,etc. Also clean the screen around outside of heater base, not every installer uses this screen.
Next check to see how thermocouple is positioned in burner compartment. If it is touching the bottom of heater then try to reposition it so there is a little clearance.
Check height of flue through roof and position relative to other roof structures. With these sealed combustion units I have had problems with the pilot light blowing out due to wind speed and direction. I have fixed this problem a couple of times by raising height of flue pipe one or two feet. I hope this helps you. Thanks