Why Is My Water Vapor Fireplace Leaking? 6 Things to Check First
If your water vapor fireplace is leaking, stop adding water first.
From our real after-sales experience with EBLTH water vapor fireplaces, one of the first areas to check is the float inside the water system. This is especially important when the fireplace has not been used for a long time.
Here are six things we recommend checking before deciding that a part needs to be replaced.
1. Stop Adding Water
If you notice water leaking from the fireplace, do not continue filling it.
Continuing to add water can make it more difficult to identify where the problem is coming from. Stop the fireplace and check the water system first.
2. Check Whether the Fireplace Has Been Unused for a Long Time
When a water vapor fireplace sits unused for a long period with water remaining inside, residue or a slimy buildup may develop around the float area.
This can interfere with the movement of the float.
If your fireplace worked normally before being left unused and starts leaking when you use it again, the float area is one of the first places we recommend checking.
Related guide: What Happens If a Water Vapor Fireplace Is Not Used for a Long Time?
3. Check Whether the Float Is Stuck
The float is part of the water control system. It needs to move normally.
Open the relevant area according to the EBLTH maintenance instructions and inspect the float.
If dirt or residue has accumulated around it, the float may become stuck and fail to move correctly.
Do not immediately assume that the float is broken. Clean it first and test the fireplace again.
4. Clean the Float Area Carefully
Clean the float and the surrounding area thoroughly to remove any residue or buildup.
For regular maintenance, EBLTH recommends using clean drinking water in the fireplace.
Do not add fragrance, essential oils or other liquids to the water. These products can leave residue inside the water system and affect components such as the float and atomizers.
Related guide: How to Maintain and Clean a Water Vapor Fireplace
5. Add a Small Amount of Water and Test Again
After cleaning, reassemble the fireplace correctly and add a small amount of clean water.
Do not immediately fill the system completely.
Watch the fireplace carefully during the test.
If the leaking stops after the float area has been cleaned, continue using the fireplace normally with clean drinking water.
6. If It Still Leaks, the Float May Need Further Inspection
If you have cleaned the float area correctly and the fireplace still leaks during the test, the float may no longer be working properly.
At this stage, contact EBLTH and send us a video showing the problem. We can help determine the next step.
If the cause cannot be confirmed remotely, the fireplace can be brought or sent back to our Riyadh warehouse for inspection.
Before Replacing Any Parts
A leaking water vapor fireplace does not automatically mean that a component needs to be replaced.
Based on our after-sales experience, cleaning and checking the float should come first, particularly when the fireplace has been unused for an extended period.
The recommended troubleshooting sequence is simple:
Stop adding water → check the float → clean the float area → use clean water → test with a small amount of water → inspect or replace the float only if the leaking continues.
For help with an EBLTH water vapor fireplace, contact us and send a short video of the leaking problem. This usually makes remote diagnosis much easier.
