I'm guessing my electric water heater is 12 years old. I just started hearing a "pop" sound occasionally from the water heater. I suspect this is the T&P valve causing the sound. There is no leakage from the valve or the water heater. There is plenty of hot water. Should I susect my tank is going bad and needs replacing? I would rather replace than run the risk of a flood. And would hate to pay plumber to work on tank this old. Does this "popping" indicate something worse will happen or the tank needs replacement?