Tag: Home Utilities Hack

A corroded heating element with buildup and rust in a metal container.
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Homeowner asks about 14-year-old water heater's anode rod, gets warning: 'Better off not touching it'

A damaged section of beige siding next to a green shrub.
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Homebuyer asks how to replace damaged siding believed to contain asbestos

A person attaching a hose to a water heater.
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Homeowner says boiler quotes exposed water heater installed with no permit

An electric panel.
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Homeowner loses power in storm after retired generator becomes home's single point of failure

Two water heaters.
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Homeowner with two 50-gallon water heaters asks if shutting one off cuts battery drain

A close-up of plumbing connections for a water heater.
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Florida homeowner says 4th water heater in 12 years is leaking, gets told to test well water

A water heater in a basement.
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Homeowner questions burst water heater expansion tank, learns upside-down install is normal

Foam pieces on top of a water heater.
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Homeowner digs through foam to find hidden water heater part plumbers say is tough to replace

A hand holds a capacitor with multiple colored electrical wires attached.
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Houston homeowner wakes to 82-degree house, later finds AC running normally

A showerhead and control unit mounted on white tiled bathroom wall.
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UK homeowner gets conflicting heat pump advice over power shower

Two AC units.
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Homeowner says 39-year-old condenser still cools, but HVAC techs won't touch it anymore

Pipes and valves connected to a water system under a sink.
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UK homeowner gets boiler pressure back up after learning about 'floating' refill pipe

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