How to Flush or Drain a Water Heater for Better Heating

Diagram of hose emptying from a tank drain valve to a floor drain.

Flush your water heater tank once a year to remove mineral sediment and scale so your water heater heats more efficiently and lasts longer. This expert advice uses videos, illustrations, and easy-to-follow text to show you how to flush or drain a water heater. In This Article: How to Flush or Drain a Hot Water […]

Water Heater Is Leaking

A water heater drip pan installed beneath a storage water heater.

Is your hot water heater leaking? If water is pooling near your water heater or dripping from the hot water tank or pipes, follow this expert advice for water heater leak diagnosis and repair. In This Article: Water Heater Is Spraying or Flooding Water Dripping from Water Heater A leaking water heater can indicate any […]

How to Replace a Water Heater T&P Relief Valve

Wrench unscrewing a T&P valve from the side of a water heater.

Did you know that a water heater could blast through a house like a powerful missile? Be sure your water heater’s T&P relief valve works to keep it from becoming a danger! In This Article: How to Test a Water Heater T&P Relief Valve How to Replace a Water Heater T&P Relief Valve TOOLS & […]