The average water heater will last about 12 years, according to industry statistics. Sadly, far too many water heaters fail long before that. With a bit of periodic maintenance, a water heater should ...

If you’ve ever been in the shower when the hot water runs out, you know first-hand how frustrating water heater issues can be. Of course, you need to eliminate the obvious causes, like being last in ...

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 ...