Waterheater leak

[Beaven]

Our water heater 9 years old (bradford white ) is leaking . On the bottom of the heater there is a white plastic pin/ screw which has popped out ( and still hanging there)and water leaks from the hole the screw was in.
Is this fixable? We are getting quotes for a similar heater for 1500 in Nj. Is this reasonable?
Thanks!

 

[voletl]

Post a picture

 

[Beaven]

I have attached 2 pictures of the pin where it is leaking from.
I am not sure why it is posting it upside down, hope you understand. Thanks.

 

[CT-18]

If it is just a drip it may just be condensation. If it is more substantial then the bottom may be letting go. The white outside is just a cover for the actual tank that holds and heats water.

 

[Beaven]

Thanks, it is just a drip, about 3 cups a day.It is only leaking from where the white screw is jutting out in the picture. Will increasing the heat help?

Thanks again.

 

[voletl]

Yeah your water heater is leaking you should think about replacing it

 

[CT-18]

3 cups a day may be a little more than condensation. That inner tank may be rusting out. I would say watch it and if the leak gets worse it may be time to replace.

 

[Matt30]

Replace it while it’s 3 cups a day and not 30 gallons in 5 minutes