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How to Flush a Water Heater (Annual Maintenance Guide)
How to flush a water heater in under 45 minutes: stop sediment buildup, extend tank life by 5 or more years, and skip a $1,200 emergency replacement.
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Plumbing
Tankless vs Traditional Water Heater: The Real 10-Year Cost
Tankless vs traditional water heater: tankless costs $2,500-4,000 installed, a tank $700-1,300. The DOE projects $100-150/year in savings. Real math here.
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Plumbing
Why Is My Water Heater Leaking From the Base? (How to Tell If It Needs Replacing)
Water around your water heater can mean anything from a $20 valve fix to a whole new unit. How to find the leak source and decide what to do before you panic-call a plumber.
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Why Does My House Smell Like Rotten Eggs (Gas Leak vs. Water Heater)
Rotten egg smell has two sources, and one is dangerous. If it is in every room all the time, treat it as a gas leak and leave. If it only happens with hot water, it is the water heater anode rod.