Water Heater Leaking from Bottom

Corrosion is the most common reason that reduces water heaters’ lifespan and makes them leak. The factory-installed magnesium anode only protects your tank temporarily and needs frequent replacement to stay efficient.

If your actual water heater is leaking from the bottom, it is time for a new one and you should protect it properly with Corro-Protec. Our system provides a permanent layer of corrosion protection on the internal welds and weak points of the tank.

Water heaters have a limited lifespan, regardless of quality regulations for manufacturers. The vitrification process to protect the inside of the tank is often imperfect (or perfect for planned obsolescence) and magnesium anodes only last a few months or years before corrosion sets in.

If you change your original magnesium anode every few months or years, your water heater will last many years. However, nobody wants to go into a crawled space every year to work on their hot water tank.

That’s why we created Corro-Protec: our first-class anode combined with electrical current to provide optimal corrosion protection and double the life of your hot water tank.

What causes my water heater tank to leak?

Leaks in a water heater can be caused by corrosion of the tank. This is often due to the presence of magnesium anodes, which can corrode away and leave the tank vulnerable to leaks.

The water heater heats water in a closed and pressurized tank. This is the PERFECT mix for corrosion to take place and create an internal tank leak. Add a water treatment system to the equation and voilà, corrosion is happening faster than ever.

New manufacturing methods for water heaters were supposed to add years of service life by reducing corrosion, but it looks like these attempts are more about marketing than really changing the industry. Vitrification and sacrificial anode rod are both ways now used to try to reduce the corrosion inside your tank.

If you have a water heater that is leaking from the bottom of the tank, it is likely time to replace it. Water heaters also have a limited lifespan, and it is often necessary to replace them after a certain amount of time, especially when not protected adequately.