Hot Water Relief

Chances are, you’ve never even noticed one of the most important safety devices in your home.

Every water heater should be protected by a Temperature/Pressure safety valve. In the event of a control failure, this small valve prevents tank damage or explosion of super heated water. For your safety, manufacturers recommend annual testing of this valve.

Testing your T&P valve is usually a simple process but if you haven’t had your T&P valve tested and your water heater is over 5 years old, you should call us before attempting to test it.

Typical T&P test procedure. NOTE: This is a technical procedure requiring mechanical skill. We recommend that you let us perform the test on our next visit.

1. Check T&P drain line to make sure it discharges into safe location. (HOT water will be discharged during testing!)
2. Make sure you can operate the valve supplying water to your water heater — just in case the T&P valve fails to close after testing).
3. Once you have assured that the hot water discharge will not cause personal injury or property damage, simply lift the test lever on top of the T&P valve. Hot water should begin flowing immediately. If water doesn’t flow, call us at once!
4. Leave the valve open for several seconds, flushing a couple of gallons of water.
5. If the valve doesn’t shut completely off after testing, repeat the process in order to flush out debris. If the valve continues to leak, call us.

Relief Valve Warning Signs

• Water heater over 5 years old.
• Visible dripping or wetness at the end of the valve drain piping.
• Corrosion or mineral build up around valve.

Note: Proper testing is the only way to know if your safety valve is function properly.

Call us if you want to know more about water heater safety.

Free with any paid service: We'll inspect your water heater and test your T&P valve. Simply mention this offer.
It's FREE so call today!

Texas Plumbing License Number M-35912

Koen Plumbing Company - Dallas plumbing contractor services include: leak detection, clogs, pipes, sump pumps, sewer problems, repair, standard and tankless hot water heaters, installation, kitchen and bathroom plumbing and fixtures, shower pan replacement, bathtubs (tubs), tub repair, toilets, dishwashers, disposals, faucets, sinks, water filters, ice makers, washing machine hoses, and more in the following Dallas area suburbs: Addison, Allen, Arlington, Carrollton, Coppell, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Highland Park, Highland Village, Irving, Lake Dallas, Lewisville, Lucas, McKinney, Mesquite, Plano, Princeton, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Southlake, Trophy Club, University Park, and Wylie. If you don't see your city on the list, it doesn't mean we don't work there. Please contact us to discuss your plumbing needs!