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Q: Recently, you wrote about replacing a water heater’s drain valve. A friend told us that we should also check the anode rod. Is this worth checking? If so, how do we do that? A: An anode rod is a ...

: Recently, you wrote about replacing a water heater's drain valve. A friend told us that we should also check the anode rod. Is this worth checking? If so, how do we do that? A: An anode rod is a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS — Welcome to this guide on an ...

Q Why, when we are gone for several days and not using hot water, does a gray-purple fine sediment discolor the hot water? The less water used, the darker it gets. One salesman told us that we needed ...

When using electrical devices, it's important to be very careful. No matter the season, we rely on various appliances. In winter, we often need hot water, so people commonly use geysers and water ...

When one compares the cost of installing a water heater to that of using an immersion rod, the latter works out cheaper. These immersion rods spell convenience, are easy to use, and can be ...