Water Heater Insulation Got Wet

By the time i found it shut off the water it had seeped into the insulation on the interior of the casing.

Water heater insulation got wet. It was so wet i guess that it ran out the bottom. The one thing that could be an issue depending on how wet the insulation got is if it is an electric water heater and the insulation around the element and thermostat connections got wet this could cause a slow short circuit and end up ruining an element or thermostat or both. After the repair it will dry out so no need to worry and mold will probably not be an issue either. Ge water heater model se50t12aah 50 gal 12 yr purchased 11 2006 at hd.

Add a few more steps to the process to make sure that your water heater is safely re lit. Help my water heater started leaking labor day morning. Turn the gas control valve to the off position. Direct this to a point lower than the heater.

Today turned water supply back on no water around tank after several hours seems like leak stopped. Allow the water heater to sit until it is completely dry. Water heater submittal sheet low stand by losses through good insulation 80 gallon storage capacity 10 year warranty 2 5 energy factor description c weight wet 952 4 432 water connection in r3 4 npt access full source. Will it dry will it mold.

Got some water around tank yesterday insulation material dry turned off water to tank. Step 1 turn off the gas supply if you didn t get a chance to turn it off before the flood. I have a feeling i m running the risk of the heater rusting out on the bottom eventually but what is gonna happen with the insulation getting wet.