Repair or Replace: Start With the Leak Location
Water around a tank does not always mean the tank body has failed. The source may be a connection, valve, drain, relief discharge, or condensation. A leaking tank body usually points toward replacement, while an accessible component may be repairable after the cause is confirmed.
Age matters, but condition, corrosion, recovery time, fuel type, venting, and repair cost matter too. We explain the findings and the constraints before recommending a tank or tankless replacement.