Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
Hot Water Is Too Hot If steam or excessively hot water shoots out of faucets, or you hear boiling sounds inside the hot water heater, the appliance may not be shutting off at its set temperature...
Hot Water Supply Is Reduced If your water heater suddenly seems to supply less hot water and it isn’t leaking, flush the water heater tank to be sure mineral deposits are not reducing the heater’s efficiency...
Water From a Gas Heater Is Not Hot Enough When a gas water heater doesn’t provide enough hot water, perform the following diagnostics 1) Check the pilot light to be sure it hasn’t gone out...
Water Heater Leaks Does your water heater have water dripping or pooling at its base? Here is how to diagnose and repair the problem.
Water Heater Pilot Light Doesn't Stay Lit If the pilot light on your gas water heater keeps going out, your pilot light’s orifice could be dirty and clogged, making the flame small and unsustainable...
Water Smells Bad or Is Discolored If your water has a strange odor, first determine whether the problem is with the source water or the water heater...
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