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The typical water heater can last between 8 to 12 years in operational use, barring catastrophic events. In most cases, water heaters will gradually start to lose efficiency because of the inevitable build-up of sediments over time. Beyond sediments, some water heaters will start to leak as they grow older. Thankfully, many of such leaks tend to be minor and non-threatening. However, if you are unlucky, your water heater could suffer a sudden explosive leak – knowing the location of the water shutoff valve might be the key to preventing your basement from being flooded in such instances. Nonetheless, you...

A hot shower feels nice, and it could be frustrating if you can’t seem to get enough of it especially during cold winter mornings. If the heating is out, you’ll be mentally prepared to take a cold shower. However, running out of hot water in the middle of a shower could be an incredibly heart-breaking experience. If you are starting to run out of hot water mid-shower; here are some troubleshooting tips that can help you rule out the possible culprits. When you know why your hot water is running out fast, you can take proactive steps to fix the...

Your water heater typically provides hot water for showers, running the dishwasher, and doing loads of laundry.  Unfortunately, water heaters tend to get the least amount of attention from homeowners until they suddenly breakdown and trigger chaos in the home. If your water heater breaks down when you are low on emergency savings, your household will be forced to endure many mornings of cold showers. Even if you have the funds for an immediate replacement, the sudden failure of the water heater will throw a cog into the wheels of the regular order of your household schedule. However, contrary to...