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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 ...

: 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 ...

"My main worry was replacing that." Expert reveals crucial maintenance tip that could save you thousands on new water heater: 'Thank you' first appeared on The Cool Down.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...