RAY: I’d have to disagree with your mechanic. I think flushing it out is worth a try. TOM: The easiest thing to do is to reverse-flush it by hooking a hose up to the heater core and pushing water ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Flushing your water heater is one of the simplest ways to protect its performance and longevity, especially in areas with lower water quality. “Some areas have hard water or have sediments in the ...

Much like changing your car’s oil, a water heater needs regular maintenance for top performance. A water heater flush clears out sediment and minerals such as calcium and lime, which could impede your ...

No one likes standing around waiting for hot water, especially first thing in the morning. If it takes forever to get warm water flowing through your taps, sediment buildup in your water heater could ...

Welcome to Ask A Trainer From F.H. Furr where local homeowners hear answers to their questions. Recently, someone asked if a water heater flush is a necessary maintenance item. Water heaters are a ...

Q: We just moved into our house and have no idea what shape the water heater is in. I’ve been told it’s a good idea to drain it periodically, but what steps do I need to take to flush it? A: You ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 — Have you ever noticed a ...

Glue a 1-1/2-inch PVC x 3/4-inch FIP adapter (A) onto a female PVC trap adapter (B). Note: This allows you to attach your shop vacuum to 3/4-inch pipe. The barbed fitting (C) connects to 1/2-inch I.D.