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You can go a long time without ever thinking about the anode rod in your water heater, but leaving it in too long without ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Water heaters are a necessity, and unexpected breakdowns can be a hassle. They typically have a life span of 12 to 20 years, so if your unit ...

Suffering from no hot water? It may not be a hard problem to fix. If you have an electric water heater that’s not working properly, there are several possible reasons—and many of them have relatively ...

Hot water heaters might seem too complicated and intimidating to fix. They have plumbing and electrical components—two things that usually signal that hiring a pro is the best choice when you need ...

We are supposed to flush hot water heaters once a year to remove sediment, but what if you forget? We asked an expert what ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Debating on whether you can DIY your new water heater installation? Experts recommend leaving it to a trained plumber. Here's why. Sam Becker is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in and on ...

There’s nothing quite like a hot shower at the end of a long day or a warm sink full of soapy water ready to tackle the dinner dishes. Your water heater, often tucked away and out of sight, is a ...