After writing a blog post about leaking temperature and pressure relief (TPR) valves at water heaters, I learned that this particular issue seems to completely befuddle folks. In the two years that I ...
Question: Our water heater’s safety pressure valve runs all the time and drains water out of the tank. Why? Answer: Water heaters have a temperature-and pressure-relief valve designed to prevent the ...
About 900 1-inch 140X-9 temperature and pressure relief valves, made in the United States by Watts Regulator Co. of North Andover, Mass., because the relief valve can fail to reduce pressure, posing a ...
You should check your water heater today because a quick inspection can prevent leaks, improve efficiency, and avoid ...
Find out what could be behind your latest water heater malfunction.
Q: We just bought a new-build home and had it professionally inspected, just to play it safe. One problem in the home inspector's report involves the water heater relief valve. The report said the ...