Relegated to a closet or a basement corner, a water heater lives a secluded life of quiet service, and its warning signs ...

that there’s a heater control valve in the inlet hose that isn’t opening. Other culprits could include a low coolant level (which we already checked), broken serpentine belt, malfunctioning ...

If your water is rust colored or not heating quickly, it may be because sediment in collecting in your water heater. Here's how to drain the tank.

Locate the cold water supply valve at the top of the water heater and turn it off. This will prevent additional water from entering the tank while you drain it. Attach a Hose to the Drain Valve ...