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What should a water-heater drain-valve replacement quote include?
A slow or leaking water-heater drain valve sounds like a small repair, but the scope could change if the outlet is blocked with sediment or the valve won’t…
Can a water-heater timer keep up with an irregular schedule?
A timer can cut heating hours, but a schedule that shifts from day to day may leave too little hot water when demand moves unexpectedly. How much does…
How much should a recirculation pump run?
Faster hot water is appealing, but keeping water moving through the pipes can also mean more pump runtime and heat loss. I’m curious how people decide whether demand-based,…
my DIY disaster: the day my water heater nearly took flight
Last weekend, I was feeling pretty proud of myself for finally tackling that old water heater install. Got everything set up, tightened down, and ready to go -…
What should a water-heater leak detector and shutoff quote include?
A leak detector can mean a sensor that sounds an alarm, or a system that also closes the water supply. For comparing installation quotes, should the scope spell…
Recirculation pump is quiet, but the pipes knock when it stops
A recirculation pump can run quietly and still be associated with knocking or a brief change in hot-water movement when it shuts off. What observations help distinguish check-valve…
My water heater's secret guardian
So yesterday I was down in the basement, poking around the water heater, and got to thinking...what if that little anode rod thingy inside was actually some kind…
your home's hidden hazard - heard about these exploding tanks?
Just saw a local news story about someone's water heater expansion tank literally exploding and flooding their basement... um, kinda freaked me out. Didn't even realize this was…
How much does a slow water-heater drain tell you about sediment?
A weak trickle from a tank’s drain valve could mean sediment has collected near the outlet, but it might also be an obstructed or failing valve. How do…
What should guide anode-rod inspection intervals?
Anode-rod wear seems hard to judge from a calendar alone. How much should the inspection interval depend on the water heater manufacturer’s guidance and local water conditions, and…
