If you experience a leaking water heater, it is recommended to turn off the water tank. Your water heater tank should have a dedicated shutoff valve on the cold inlet pipes.

If you see water seeping from the drain valve's base, it's time to replace it. This indicates that the valve isn't completely watertight, and the leak will only become worse with time. You may either hire a plumber to replace the drain valve or buy the part and do it yourself.

Step 1: Turn off the water heater

Step 2: Find the leak

Step 3: check pipe fitting

Step 4:The T&P relief valve- T&P relief valve is a safety component that releases extremely hot water when your tank exceeds the preset temperature or pressure limits

Step 5: Repair or call a professional