what to do if your hot water heater starts leaking
Now that you know where the leak is, youâll want to slow the leak to prevent further water damage. First, turn off the water heater. 1  For electric water heaters, find the water heaterâs circuit breaker and flip it to âoff.â. 2  For gas water heaters, look on your water heater for an on/off switch or dial. 3  Turn it to âoff.â.