We often encounter questions from customers asking us if we can do electric hot water tank repair. Unfortunately, when the tank is leaking or split, amateur tradies would try to peel off the outer tank layer or skin to weld it up. While this may temporarily fix the issue, it causes serious damage as time goes by, because the insulation is already compromised. Replacement of the old water heater tank is a better option and costs less overall. Tank replacement is also essential when your water heater is leaking from anywhere other than the element gasket. It’s important that you know and understands the warranties of your water heater. Most water heaters built after 2016 carry a warranty of 10 years or even up to 12 years, depending on the manufacturer or type. If your hot water system is leaking then please check out the warranty details and call the manufacturer for their warranty obligations.