It’s maintenance season at your house again, and you’re running through the checklist one appliance at a time. This time, the goal is to flush your water heater so you set up the hose and prepare for a flush only to find your water heater won’t drain. How are you supposed to remove the sediment …
A leaking hot water heater is usually inexpensive to fix, but the consequences of not making repairs can mount quickly. Even though newer homes and businesses are built with a drain pan for the water heater to prevent a leak from causing water damage, the pan will fill up quickly and many water heaters don’t …
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Nobody wants to cook or wash dishes using cloudy or milky water. The good news is that unlike tinted water after municipal repairs, the problem is usually minor and free of health risks. So what causes cloudy hot water, and how do you get rid of it? Cloudy Hot Water from Faucet – The Why …
One of the most annoyingly common issues with plumbing is air in the hot water lines. This can be noisy and interrupt your daily tasks. Thankfully, it is a problem that is not only easily identified, but easily solved. Signs of Air in Hot Water Lines There are a couple telltale signs that you have …
Troubleshooting your Rinnai tankless water heater is often a matter of reading the error code the unit provides when a hot water issue comes up and performing basic troubleshooting steps for that error code. Since Rinnai water heaters are one of the most advanced tankless water heaters available, we recommend to contact a service technician …
Like any other water heater, sometimes you may experience a problem with your Navien tankless water heater. When an issue arises, your Navien will likely display an error code on the LCD display on the front of the unit. There are a large number of unique Navien error codes that help with troubleshooting the issue. …
Troubleshooting Noritz tankless water heater error codes isn’t as difficult as it may seem. Noritz, like any other tankless water heater manufacturer, uses a remote controller which can display various error codes on its LCD display to help with troubleshooting. Some Noritz problems can be fixed by a typical homeowner with a basic set of …
Choosing the right water heater size for your home is pretty basic. Depending on what your needs are for your home will determine what heating source (gas or electric) you’ll want. You’ll also have to consider what type of water heater you prefer. Tankless water heaters continue to gain in popularity (especially in larger households) …
A water heater leaking from the top is preferable to one from the bottom. On the other hand water runs downhill, so failure to fix the leak can lead to more serious problems, including electrical shorts, additional damage to the water heater, and the possibility of water damage such as ruined carpeting or drywall. Under …
Hot water on demand is something we often take for granted. One of the worst things a homeowner can experience is having no hot water in the house. There are several things that can wear out or stop working on your water heater, resulting in what may seem like the hot water is not working. …
A hot water heater is one of the most important appliances in your home but often taken for granted. Unless it’s been turned off for some reason, such as while you’re on vacation, a water heater is used every single day. Like any other appliance, problems can come up. Fortunately, tank-type water heaters are fairly …
A common misconception is that a water heater which has stopped functioning has to be replaced. The truth behind the myth is that the only part of the water heater which necessitates replacement is a leak in the tank itself. Most common water heater problems involve components that can be replaced, and typically it is much cheaper …
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When your water gets a sulfur smell, it often involves the anode rod in your hot water heater. This rod is designed to attract corrosive elements, extending the life of your heater. You need to periodically replace these rods, and have the option of getting the same type of rod or a different one, such …
There’s nothing worse than coming home from a rough day at work, drawing a tub of nice hot water to soak in, and walking back into the bathroom to a terrible sulfur smell coming from the hot water. This common problem is the sign of a bigger issue that’s thankfully easy to diagnose and fix. …
I don’t know about you, but I prefer to take a shower with warm water instead of cold water. Unfortunately, issues with hot water can make showers and baths very uncomfortable. If you wash your dishes by hand, having just cold water to wash them in can be frustrating and unsanitary. So, how do you …