In this case, your inside main shutoff valve (Photo 3) is probably near your furnace or water heater, just before it enters a flying saucer–shaped doodad called a pressure regulator. There's ...

Q: We just bought a new-build home and had it professionally inspected, just to play it safe. One problem in the home inspector's report involves the water heater relief valve. The report said the ...

If your water is rust colored or not heating quickly, it may be because sediment in collecting in your water heater. Here's how to drain the tank.

According to the University of Illinois Building Research Council, home water pipes typically freeze around 20°F. However, to stay safe, experts recommend dripping your faucets when temperatures drop ...

There is no guarantee your pipes won't freeze in the bitter cold. But you can try to prevent it by keeping a slight drip on faucets. This keeps water flowing instead of freezing as it sits still. You ...

Constructed to replace existing electric water heaters with minimal hassle ... The HPWH features a leakage prevention system, automatic shut-off valve, and frost protection for reliable operation in a ...