Homeowners, have you flushed your water heater tank lately? A plumber recently took to TikTok to lay out the uncomfortable reality of what can happen when that maintenance is neglected for too long.

As long as you have piping hot showers, it's easy to take your hot water heater for granted. Most hot water heaters are tucked out of view in the basement or a utility closet. In theory, we are ...

No one likes standing around waiting for hot water, especially first thing in the morning. If it takes forever to get warm water flowing through your taps, sediment buildup in your water heater could ...

Hot water heaters can be a contributor to high energy bills, especially during the winter months. Conventional water tanks can be replaced with a “tankless” on demand water heater, which requires some ...

The water heater in your home provides warm water for your baths, showers, kitchen and bathroom sinks, dishwasher, and more. It is an essential item to have in the home. For those looking to replace ...

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