Shaihulud2090
Advanced Member
Hey all. I realize there is another thread about a similar situation, but mine is slightly different.
I'm smelling gas when the water heater is turned off. I've used soapy water to see any potential areas of leaks along the gas line in the heater. No bubbles were found. I turned off the gas and let it dissipate for half an hour then sniffed around the heater. The smell of gas was much much less. Then I turned on the gas and did more sniffing. Seems like the strongest smell is coming from the combustion tube. It's my opinion that it is likely the solenoid valve allowing gas to flow.
However, i would like to get more experienced opinions on the matter before I make my decision.
I'm smelling gas when the water heater is turned off. I've used soapy water to see any potential areas of leaks along the gas line in the heater. No bubbles were found. I turned off the gas and let it dissipate for half an hour then sniffed around the heater. The smell of gas was much much less. Then I turned on the gas and did more sniffing. Seems like the strongest smell is coming from the combustion tube. It's my opinion that it is likely the solenoid valve allowing gas to flow.
However, i would like to get more experienced opinions on the matter before I make my decision.
