INDIANAPOLIS — Have you ever noticed a strange taste or smell coming from your tap water? Or perhaps seen a buildup of sediment in your sinks or shower? These are signs that your water tank may need a ...

For most homeowners, a water heater is both critically important and a bit of a mystery. If all goes well, it remains sealed so that we don't know what's going on in there. Water presumably goes in ...

Your water heater is one of the hardest-working systems in your home, quietly providing hot water every day for bathing, cooking, and cleaning. “Like any essential appliance, it requires regular ...

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 ...

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 ...