What should I do if my water heater is leaking from the top?

Turn off power or gas, close the cold-water valve on top, and call Ken’s Plumbing for fast service. A top leak often points to inlet/outlet fittings, the T&P valve connection, or the anode/vent area. We handle leak repairs, flushing, anode-rod replacement, and full replacements, and we’re available 24/7. Service is local to Greenville and nearby cities like Greer and Simpsonville.

Quick steps:

• Electric: switch off breaker. Gas: set control to off.
• Close the cold-water shutoff valve.
• Clean up water and note where the drip starts.

<br/> Updated: 2025-11-07 00:00:00 <br/> Need help in Startex, SC? Call (864) 242-5511 or book online. "Within 3-4 hours of us calling in with the issue, we had a completely new water heater installed." — Brett K.