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

The average water heater will last about 12 years, according to industry statistics. Sadly, far too many water heaters fail long before that. With a bit of periodic maintenance, a water heater should ...

Relegated to a closet or a basement corner, a water heater lives a secluded life of quiet service, and its warning signs ...

Water heaters come equipped with a temperature and pressure relief valve, also known as a TPRV. This valve allows water or steam to escape from the water heater if the temperature or pressure gets too ...

Water can damage your home in many ways. Most of the time it's an external threat, but sometimes a leak from inside can cause just as much, or even more, damage. For example, a leak in the water ...

A water heater turned into a leaking mess for Valley homeowner, John. "The thing was disgusting," he said, describing the leak. He took steps to keep the mess contained. "I had cups under all the ...

The information below on assorted water heater problems assumes that the water heater was properly installed and was operating correctly before any problems developed. This is just a general guide to ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — At least eight ...