RAY: I’d have to disagree with your mechanic. I think flushing it out is worth a try. TOM: The easiest thing to do is to reverse-flush it by hooking a hose up to the heater core and pushing water ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

These two water heater maintenance methods sound similar, but one significantly outperforms the other for extending your unit ...

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 ...

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 ...

Welcome to Ask A Trainer From F.H. Furr where local homeowners hear answers to their questions. Recently, someone asked if a water heater flush is a necessary maintenance item. Water heaters are a ...

Our mechanic states that the heater in our 2000 Ford Focus sedan is clogged. He says there is nothing he can do, since attempts to unclog it by shooting air through it would cause damage to the whole ...

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Glue a 1-1/2-inch PVC x 3/4-inch FIP adapter (A) onto a female PVC trap adapter (B). Note: This allows you to attach your shop vacuum to 3/4-inch pipe. The barbed fitting (C) connects to 1/2-inch I.D.