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 ...

Most people who’ve owned a house for a while have had to replace a water heater. With an average life of roughly 10 to 15 years, they fail often enough that your turn to put one in is coming. You can ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS — Welcome to this guide on an ...

: 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 ...

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 ...

I ordered new A.O. Smith 75 water heater. I checked the specs and noticed, that it is equipped with the aluminum anode. But intake aluminum will deposit this aluminum in my brain. Should I replace the ...

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 ...

You should check your water heater today because a quick inspection can prevent leaks, improve efficiency, and avoid ...