Troubleshooting & Repairing Water Heaters

A homeowner's guide for troubleshooting and repairing common electric water heater problems. Many repairs do not require a professional plumber.

If your water heater is leaking, what do you do? How do you know where it's leaking from? Learn how to locate the leak, decide if it's something you can fix and ways to extend the life of your water tank here in this hub.

The aim of this article is to guide you in finding the best heat pump water heater. Here, you will find information and tips on hybrid water heaters in general as well as reviews and recommendations.

Flushing and draining your hot water heater is a basic maintenance that is easy to do. Learn how to drain your tank fast and help improve the recovery time and efficiency of your water heater. Save money, get tips, and increase the life of your water tank with these easy to follow instructions.

Here are some quick troubleshooting tips to get hot water again. Learn how to handle common problems with electric, gas, and tankless water heaters. You may be able do this yourself.

The temperature/pressure relief valve (T&P) is an important mechanism for safe operation of a water heater. This article shows how to check your T&P valve and replace it if not operating properly.

Top 5 list of recommendations for the best tankless water heater currently available.

Is your electric water heater broken? Don't call the plumber! Here are step-by-step instructions for how to troubleshoot and repair it yourself.

Replacing a water heater can be one of the more costly items a homeowner is faced with. Here see nearly step by step how I replaced mine and decide for yourself if it's something you can do too.

Eventually your hot water heater will need help - learn how to troubleshoot and replace thermostats and heating elements.

Instructions on how to replace a hot water heater, a task most homeowners can do quite easily and save considerably in plumbing costs.

What factors should you consider before buying a high-efficiency water heater? And how can you make your old water heater more eco-friendly if you can't afford a new one?

We've all had the pilot light on our water heater go out, but do you know how to get it lit again? Here are a few different techniques to re-light it, whether it's open or sealed combustion.