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RE: How Long Do These Hot Water Tanks Usually Last Anyway?
On a nine-year-old water heater, popping and slow recovery often point to sediment buildup, not necessarily a failed tank. Flushing may help if the tank is otherwise sound, and checking the anode rod can help assess corr...
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RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Honestly, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve tried adjusting the fill valve or swapping out flappers on these “eco” models, only to get the same weak half flush. Sometimes it’s just a bad match between the tank and t...