AO Smith G6N-T5040NVR Hot Water Heater (NEW install - leaking)

[Zekera75081]

Model Number

G6N-T5040NVR

Brand

-brand-

Age

Less than 1 year

We have just installed a new residential gas water heater and after redoing the drain pipes, adding unions, replacing gas line, using drain pan, we have Water coming from under the unit.
I have checked all connections and there is no visible water, or water tracks, anywhere on the outside of the unit or pipes...
Granted, it's not much (used 6 paper towels to dry out the pan 2 different times), but need to know what could be happening and how to proceed...
Today there was no water but there is a visible residue around the bottom air filter. (yes, we will be adding a drain pipe to the pan shortly, as there is no drain...)

 

[Jake]

It may just be condensation, read this:

What causes condensation, water dripping in the burner or on the floor around the water heater? - DRF Water Heating & Plumbing

Whenever a water heater is filled with cold water, a certain amount of condensation will form while the burner is on. Thus, a water heater may appear to be leaking,

www.drftps.com

Jake

 

[Zekera75081]

Thank you so much for the reply. I will keep an eye on it to see if this cycle continues.
If there are further issues I will certainly be back with more!
Have a wonderful day.

 

[Jake]

Glad to help.

Have a great day yourself!

Jake