How To Replace Pressure Relief Valve On A Water Heater (T&P) 

It's really important to make sure this valve is working correctly on your water heater. Test it annually, and replace it if it leaks!

Was quoted $450 when I had a plumber out doing some other work at the house, which did include a $100 valve. Bought a $20 valve from Lowes and changed it out myself following this video, thanks!

At the beginning, it looked really intimidating, but i followed your process step by step. And it worked! No more dripping.

This is the best DYI tutorial online. Straight to the point and not over complicating anything.

So the "professional" plumber that installed my water heater just went on a tirade and called me every name in the book just for asking if this is something covered under warranty. I've never heard a business "professional" use so many F-bombs towards a customer!... Anyways after my initial shock I found my way to this video and was instantly put at ease. Obviously I gave it a thumbs up and instantly hit the subscribe button. Thank you sir, you are a godsend!

This is one of the best diy tutorials I’ve seen! My wife will think I’m wonderful! Excellent instructions, vocal quality, editing, and camera work! What are you, some kind of a genus?

I loved the no “pressure joke” at the end!! Also thank you from Oakland, CA!!! ☺️

THANK YOU SO MUCH. Your video gives me the courage to do that DIY.You saved me some money for that, I thank you.

I just had a new Gas Water Heater, so watching all your Water Heater video to understand more. Very helpful. Thanks.

"User Serviceable", loved it. I'm on it!!

Really informative, so far the best I have seen.

Really appreciate this video. Discovered a leaky valve Friday afternoon and was left thinking I'd need to find a plumber over the weekend. Found this video and after a trip to Lowes to buy the $18 replacement valve, was confident I could follow your specific directions to fix the issue. Took about 15 mins, if that. Thanks much!

Great tutorial I followed your instructions for replacing both my T&P valve and the pressure tank and it worked like a charm while saving me the cost of a plumber!

Found a leak on the overflow pipes outside the house. Came across your video, opened and closed the pressure valve a few times and the leak stopped! Didn't even know what a pressure valve was. Thank you for the informative video.

You're the hero 2020 needs!

Excellent video, thank you! After watching this I was able to replace the T&P valve on my water heater with no issues!

I HAVE WATCHED A FEW OF YOUR VIDEOS. I DECIDED TO SAVE YOUR INFO SO I CAN WATCH MORE. YOU DISPELLED A FEW MYTHS AND WE ALL APPRECIATE THAT. I HATE COMMENTING BUT IN THIS CASE I HAD NO CHOICE. YOUR INFO IS VALUABLE AND OF COURSE VERY HELPFUL. I CAUGHT YOUR VIDEO ON REPLACING THE BALL VALVE AFTER HAVING TROUBLE DRAINING MY TANK. SURE ENOUGH AFTER INSTALLING THE BALL VALVE & DRAINING THE TANK A FEW TIMES I TESTED THE TEMPERATURE PRESSURE VALVE...IT LEAKED. I NEVER WOULD HAVE CHECKED THIS (WITH OUT SEEING YOUR VIDEOS) BUT BY DOING SO I NOTICED THERE IS A STICKER NEXT TO THE VALVE THAT STATES TO DO JUST WHAT YOU SAID, TEST AT LEAST ANNUALLY. I JIGGLED & FORCED IT CLOSED (SEVERAL TIMES) TO BUY ME TIME TILL THE NEXT MORNING. WENT AND GOT ONE AND AM INSTALLING TODAY. I ALWAYS USE IT TO DRAIN THE TANK BUT WHEN IT WAS FULL OF H20 AND I ACTUALLY TESTED IT AFTER REFILLING THE TANK, THAT IS WHEN IT FAILED. JUST OPENING IT DOES NOT TEST IT. I LEARNED QUITE A BIT OF INFO BY READING THE COMMENTS WITH YOUR RESPONSES AS WELL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS I APPRECIATE YOUR INFORMATION THAT BOLSTERS OUR EXISTING KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMS US SO WE CAN DO THE JOB CORRECTLY AND NOT ONLY FIX PROBLEMS BUT SEEK TO IDENTIFY PENDING PROBLEMS. FOR EXAMPLE THE T&P VALVE IN MY CASE WAS SPEWING H20. ALSO THE TAPE AND PLUMBERS DOPE IN CONJUNCTION WAS NEWS TO ME ALBEIT THE CORRECT WAY. ASK MOST PEOPLE AND THE WILL NOT KNOW YOU NEED TO WRAP THE TAPE AGAINST THE THREADS. THE LIST GOES ON.

This is the exact heater that I have. I flushed it a month ago, and just tonight, I noticed it was leaking. The closeups were very good. I feel confident after watching this that I won't screw anything up replacing this valve.

I've never done this and I thought it would be exactly that simple. Thank you so much for going through all the steps you did to make sure I get the correct item that I'm replacing.

Thanks for the video. Its always great to have something to go to to ensure I am following the proper steps.

When you do a video, your sure do it right. I learned a lot and am no longer afraid to change my dripping pressure valve. Thanks you very much

Thank you! I needed the pep talk at the beginning because mine started leaking after annual testing.

Thank you for this video! I was a bit overwhelmed having no understanding of this combined with the fear of "making things worse" doing attempting the fix myself. This whole process took me about 30 minutes and worked great!

As a first time home owner this video helped me out a lot.

What a great presentation! It’s so nice to see one of these videos where the presenter is prepared, calm and clear. You obviously practiced and got all the information correct BEFORE starting (or edited out any stumbles). I “liked” and subscribed and wish everyone would make their videos like this one. Thanks for taking the pressure off my water heater as well as taking the pressure off subscribing 😉 (nice touch). I did subscribe though!

Very thorough tutorial. Thanks.

I'm one of your newest subscribers, and really enjoy your production qualities and the thoroughness with which you cover your topics. One thing I've found helpful after doing any kind of plumbing work like this is to remove all faucet aerators before turning the water back on. There's bound to be a bit of sediment loosened that can clog those things quickly. Thanks for the great work!

Excellent video. First time home owner and first failed water heater. This was the first video I watched and I need not watch anymore. I bet you saved me from a guy coming in and saying me whole system has to be replaced. I’m sold! New subscriber. -Ryan G.

I agree with you regarding periodically testing any TPR valves. I do so for the boiler and water heater at our residence twice a year when I test my smoke and CO detectors. I also strongly recommend clients do the same. I have replaced a TPR valve on a boiler which was leaking, but have not yet had the need to do so on a water heater.

Another great one ADIY. Spot on with use and checking of that overpress valve. I called my manufacturer and they sent me one for free so might try that approach when getting a replacement. Probably worried about lawsuits. Play dumb when on the phone and say that yours is dripping slightly. Probably good to replace every 5 years anyway! Great job.

This was a very helpful video! The instructions were thorough and easy to follow as I was replacing a valve I'm pretty sure hasn't been replaced or tested since it was built 14 years ago (I moved in 2 years ago). Thanks!

Very helpful video. I rarely watch how to vids all the way thru, but this guy kept me in till the end. Fixed my water heater leak. My wife thi ks I'm a pro!! Thank you.

Great tutorial. I’ll be doing this myself now. Thank you!

First time viewer. Replaced T/P valve in about an hour (not counting a trip to hardware store). Total cost 40 bucks (replacement part, sealant tape and a better pipe wrench). Thank you! I learned a lot and probably saved time and money!

Huge Thank You. This video was exactly what I needed. Just finished replacing my temp/pressure safety valve. This was a pretty simple job, but boy was this video a life saver as it was my first time completing this task. Didn’t use pipe dope, but only teflon tape. Not a big fan of the dope getting in the hot water. Will monitor and if it needs dope I can easily redo the task as needed. The original valve did have dope applied though. Again, thanks man!

Thank you. You are who I'm going to watch here forward. Thank you

Thanks a million guy! the T & P valve that came with Bradford White Water heater was only 2 years old on our 2018 Manufactured Home and was trickling water after I flushed it this afternoon. A local plumber gave us a quote of $150 plus parts but my boy and I spent $30 at home depot for the parts. Really enjoyed learning how to do this myself and gonna swap the drain valve next.

This has been so helpful and I'm so appreciative of how simple you have made this out to be, as well as the trouble shooting🤝🏿

Thanks for the tutorial, took more time to drain the water than anything else. Super easy!

great job my man.... even a person that has never this kind of repair can follow.... lookin forward to more of the same.... casey

This video was great help. Quick and to the point, simple instructions. Replaced my valve in less than 15 mins with replacement parts.

A+++. I rarely leave comments but this really was a great DIY video. Felt super confident after watching the video and now I have a new TP valve.

Excellent, easy to follow, video. I replaced one earlier today after watching your video. Thank you so much!

A real pro instructor. Thank you!

Absolutely best and most thorough! Thanks!!

Thanks so much! Just finished replacing my old leaky valve exactly as described. The old valve had so much build up. No more leaks as of yet.

Your videos always have good instructions, THANKS!!!!😊

You, oh-AmplifyDIY, have suddenly hit the very top of my Christmas Card List!!! This video is Brilliant!!! My hot water system has been leaking from the pressure valve for weeks and Ive been too scared to attempt to fix - your informative, easy-to-follow instructions were perfect!!! Job done!!! A wanna-be Aussie handyman is very very grateful - thanks so much!!

Good info thank you never even heard of this procedure your step by step was great

Your videos have been so helpful and so easy to comprehend and follow! Thank you!!!

Watched your video, went to the store, bought a valve, replaced it. And everything worked right the first time. Thanks for the very helpful tutorial!

I learned a lot and used it immediately. I just want to say thank you very much

Thank you very much for this video - very helpful and very clear, step-by-step instructions. Was able to replace the valve in about 30 minutes. Bravo!

Excellent no-nonsense video. Many thanks!

Excellent video, went the extra step to show mechanically how the valve works.

Thank you for a very clear explanation on how to change this valve.

Phenomenal video thank you! This helped me complete the repair from start to finish!

Thanks for your insight and for sharing it with us.

Excellent tutorial video!!! Best I have seen on T&P replacement.

Thank you. Your video gives me confidence to diy this.

This is a really good tutorial qualitatively. It goes step by step showing practically how to make the change. Thank you very much for such a detail video.

I like this guy he is positive and non-invasive with information

This is all I needed to know!! Thank you so much!

Thank you - really helpful!

I don't ever comment on RU-vid but I want to say thank you. I'm a first time homeowner and managed to replace my valve today thanks to you. No one taught me any skills so I have to learn myself. Fixed my leak and I was scared I'd have to call a plumber or even worse, replace the water heater.

I've got a dripping TPR valve, and this video was terrifically informative. thanks!

Thank you so much to share your knowledge with us

Thanks! This was exactly the step-by-step I needed to fix our leaky valve. Probably just saved me a few hundred dollars.

Great video, simple replacement instruction. Will check T&P once a year from now on. Thank you!

Just did this project thanks to this video. Everything worked out great and fixed the leak! Thanks a lot

Nicely done - thanks

thanks for the Video, I need to replace my release valve as well.

We had a soft water system installed 7 months ago and the guy said that this was something to look out for, a leaking T&P. Well, a few days ago it must have popped open because I noticed the wall of my bathroom was wet. I looked for the source of water and it was from the long drain downtube. I called the number on the sticker of my water heater and they would love to come out for $99 to tell me what this video just showed me. I never knew about this valve and we've had our water heater since January 2012. Great Video and it will save hundreds of dollars! $!$! Thanks

Thanks, this was incredibly helpful and I successfully changed my valve

Thank you sir! This helped me and I appreciate you!!!

oh thank you for this! i have the exact water heater as the one in your video. i hope i can fix it and not replace it! stay safe and well!

Thanks for the great instruction video. Thanks to your great video, I just replaced my leaking pressure relief valve successfully. I give all the credit to you. Thanks again for putting out all these well-made videos.

Wow! Thank you so much! I’m a new homeowner and I was nervous when I saw water leaking out of my water heater. Nice to learn that it’s a simple repair

Thanks, this helped me out immensely today!

Very informative video, great work!

Been doing some plumbing for neighbors, post snowpocolypse, in Texas. We are experiencing a plumber shortage. This video was helpful. Liked and subscribed. Thanks!

Perfect video!

You have to be the best out there. Thank you

Thank you for sharing. Very good information

Thanks for the walk thru - swapped mine out with no problems ✌

That was very informative for those DIY like me ;) Thanks!

for changing T & P valve. This is a great video. After watching this clip. I changed the valve myself. Thank you for the wonderful clip

Very clear explanation! Thanks

Thank you for your video. Success first try with no headaches and only had to watch your video once!

Thank you sooooooo much. I just replaced my hot water relief valve. All by myself!!!!! You made it very easy to understand and I thought to myself I can follow the direction to put together the sausage making machine and it is more complicated, I can do this! I will consult your channel in the future when trying new diy things. I am so elated, so many times I've been intimidated by "house repair problems."

Thank you so much for this video! You explained everything well and it's a great, clean production. Thanks for all your work!

Great video, thank you

This video was very unhelpful to me and was explained in detail. Thank you

Super helpful, thank you. I opened and closed the valve a few times and it stopped leaking! I will still replace the valve (by myself) but I went from thinking I needed to replace the whole water heater, to a simple DIY fix.

Thank you, the video was a tremendous help that probably saved me alot of money

Very informative.Thank you.

Super helpful. Thanks.

Thank you very much for share your knowledge with us,it’s very helpful I don’t get afraid about heater water now Thanks .

Very informative. Thanks

Excellent!! Thank You!!