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 ...

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: 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 ...

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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 ...

MoneyLion spoke to Megan Doser, plumber and CEO at Doctor Fix It, who shared three cheap fixtures that will cost you ...

It’s not uncommon for today’s water heaters to fail once they reach seven to 10 years of age. A big reason for this is the eventual erosion of the appliance’s steel tank, thanks to corrosive minerals ...

Your water heater is one of the hardest-working appliances in your home, quietly running day after day to keep your showers warm and your dishes clean. Most homeowners never think about it - until it ...