think of a pressure-relief valve as a safety device that — when the pressure starts to build — opens and allows the water to escape through a designated outside channel. Pressure-reducing ...

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 ...

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.