Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Water heaters are a necessity, and unexpected breakdowns can be a hassle. They typically have a life span of 12 to 20 years, so if your unit is reaching ...

When a water heater dies, it rarely does so without sending up a flare first. The most important early clue is a subtle but ...

Over time, sediment builds up in the bottom of most hot water tanks. These sediments reduce the water capacity of the tank and impede the overall efficiency of the heater. Periodic flushing of the hot ...

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Hot water heaters are one of those household appliances that you tend to forget about until something goes wrong. It’s easy to let years—maybe even a decade or two—pass without paying much attention ...