Draining your water heater is a key home maintenance task you won’t want to ignore. We talked to experts to learn how often you should drain your water heater.

Your water heater needs to be drained periodically to increase its life expectancy, but how often is often enough? Here is ...

One key task homeowners often overlook is draining and flushing the water heater. This process is relatively straightforward, but it's essential to the ongoing functionality of the appliance.

Water heaters often show subtle warning signs before bigger problems appear, making routine maintenance an important step for ...

There are a few common smells that often occur with water heaters, and they all point to different problems that require ...

Most water heaters last 6 to 15 years, and rising bills or performance changes can signal that yours is nearing the end. Hot water running out quickly or inconsistent performance often means sediment ...

Electric water heaters will soon be the standard replacement for Bay Area residences. But there will be some exceptions.

Every year people brace for their credit card statements after holiday shopping, but there’s another hefty cost that creeps ...

Obvious, right? But letting your home's temperature dip too low can cause pipes to freeze. Even if you're away on vacation, experts suggest you keep the furnace turned on with the thermostat set no ...

FLOWER MOUND, TX – December 29, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Christmas Air Conditioning & Plumbing has expanded its plumbing ...

If you do resort to pouring hot water down your drain, Bryant recommends not to go too hot, and to avoid pouring boiling water down your drain, which is 212°F. Instead of going for the boil, he ...