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    Home Appliances

    Everything you need to know about buying, maintaining and repairing your home appliances.

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    DIY Water Heater Testing and Repair

    A one-hour DIY repair that will save you the cost of calling the plumber

    How to Fix a Water Heater Pilot Light

    Replacing the thermocouple usually does the trick.

    How to Flush a Water Heater

    Extend the life of your water heater: Learn how to drain water heater fluid and...
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    How to Prevent Water Damage in the House

    Water damage from frozen pipes, ruptured washer hoses, leaking supply lines and dripping water heaters...
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    How to Extend Your Water Heater’s Lifespan

    A little preventive maintenance keeps the hot water flowing and extends your water heater's lifespan.

    How to Choose the Right Water Softener

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    Water Heater Venting Fixes

    Use a reducer to solve a water heater vent size problem

    How to Regulate the Hot Water Heater

    Install temperature regulating valves without tearing up the bathtub wall

    Fix a Water Softener

    Try these three solutions when your water softener begins to fail

    How to Install a Power-Vented Water Heater

    Power vents simplify a gas hot water heater installation

    DIY Water Heater Installation

    When your water heater begins to leak, you have to install a new one fast.

    How to Plumb a Water Softener

    Branch off cold water lines to outdoor faucets before running the cold water through the...

    Replace a Water Softener Resin Bed

    Do it yourself and save the $150 service fee

    Extend the Life of Your Water Heater by Replacing the Anode Rod

    Double the life of your water heater with this simple repair

    Choosing a New Water Heater

    New technology can save energy and money

    Water Heater Repair: How to Replace the TPR Valve

    Fix water heater leaks

    No Hot Water? Restore It Yourself

    No more hot water? You may need a new thermocouple.
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    How to Adjust Your Water Heater’s Temperature

    Be safe—keep the water heater temperature setting at 120 degrees F.

    How to Fix a Leaking Water Heater

    Simple solutions for common water heater leaks.

    How to Replace a Water Heater Thermocouple

    Save your hot water heater with a new thermocouple!
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    How to Test Your Water Heater Element

    We've all been there - you get in the shower only to realize that you...
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    How to Dispose of a Water Heater

    The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton, will show you how remove and dispose of a...

    Get a Smart Water Heater

    Control your water heater remotely with a smartphone