Crown Internal Water Leak

Boiler leaks water from the bottom or inside the cabinet

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Leaking pressure relief valve, Corroded heat exchanger, Loose union or gasket on Crown manifold, Cracked condensate trap or tubing

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power and close the water supply to the boiler. Hot water can cause burns.

  • Identify source: Remove the front panel and use a flashlight to trace the leak. Look at the relief valve discharge pipe, pump flanges, manifold unions, and condensate trap.
  • Check pressure: If the pressure gauge is above 25–30 psi and the relief valve is dripping, the expansion tank or fill valve may be faulty.
  • Tighten fittings: Gently tighten accessible unions and threaded connections that are seeping. Do not overtighten plastic parts.
  • Condensate leaks: Inspect the condensate trap and tubing for cracks or loose connections. Replace damaged tubing and reseat the trap.
  • Heat exchanger leak: If water appears to come from the heat exchanger body, shut the boiler down and call a technician; the exchanger may need replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Pressure Relief Valve
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