Question: Our water heater’s safety pressure valve runs all the time and drains water out of the tank. Why? Answer: Water heaters have a temperature-and pressure-relief valve designed to prevent the ...

: I read your column on draining a water heater and it worked great. However, as I went to turn off the plastic drain faucet, it continued to drip. Is there a washer or something I can replace, or ...

Aside from regular maintenance, you must also remember to avoid these mistakes, to ensure that you'll enjoy years of reliable ...

Hot water heaters are one of those household appliances that you tend to forget about until something goes wrong. It’s easy to let years—maybe even a decade or two—pass without paying much attention ...

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 ...

With the rising popularity of tankless water heaters comes CimKIT, a valve set for the installation of all tankless water heaters, the company says. CimKIT includes a pressure relief valve and two ...

Water heater leaks can cause a lot of damage in your home. Here are the common causes and ways to prevent them. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Untitled Document Robertshaw Controls Co. and The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in mid-September announced voluntary recall of Robertshaw R110 Series Gas Control Valves used in water heaters ...

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