While we often take them for granted, a water heater is among the most important appliances in any home and is essential for daily tasks like showering, general cleanup, and doing dishes and laundry.

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Q: Recently, you wrote about replacing a water heater’s drain valve. A friend told us that we should also check the anode rod. Is this worth checking? If so, how do we do that? A: An anode rod is a ...

We are supposed to flush hot water heaters once a year to remove sediment, but what if you forget? We asked an expert what happens if you never flush your water heater.

Nearly every building has a water heater. While many are operated by resistance-type heating elements, the majority of them are gas fired. That sheet metal cylinder you see conceals thermal insulation ...

Q Why, when we are gone for several days and not using hot water, does a gray-purple fine sediment discolor the hot water? The less water used, the darker it gets. One salesman told us that we needed ...

In the latest Home Zone, we're delving deeper into water tank maintenance with a focus on the unsung hero of your water heater system, the anode rod. In the latest Home Zone, we're delving deeper into ...