A water heater turned into a leaking mess for Valley homeowner, John. "The thing was disgusting," he said, describing the leak. He took steps to keep the mess contained. "I had cups under all the ...

Water can damage your home in many ways. Most of the time it's an external threat, but sometimes a leak from inside can cause just as much, or even more, damage. For example, a leak in the water ...

Relegated to a closet or a basement corner, a water heater lives a secluded life of quiet service, and its warning signs often go unheeded. For example, when enough sediment collects on the bottom of ...

Q: We have a 50 gallon water heater in our basement. It’s only seven years old, but it has always leaked from the drain pipe on the pressure relief valve. We’ve tried everything to stop the leak. We ...

Q: We have a 50-gallon water heater. It's 7 years old, and it always has leaked from the drain pipe on the pressure-relief valve. We've tried everything to stop the leak. We turned down the thermostat ...

They watched water pour through the ceiling and realized maintenance wasn’t optional. You’ll follow their story because it shows how a common appliance can flood a home, why small warning signs matter ...

The information below on assorted water heater problems assumes that the water heater was properly installed and was operating correctly before any problems developed. This is just a general guide to ...