Water heater problems and replacement cost

Leaks, no hot water, and when a tank is past saving.

Troubleshooting

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Symptom first, cause second. Start here when something has stopped working.

Water Heater Leaking From the Bottom? Find the Source Fast Water heater leaking from the bottom? Tell a $20 drain valve from a rusted-through tank in ten minutes, plus what each repair and a replacement cost in 2026. Updated Jul 2026