Practical guides for diagnosing water heater issues, identifying common causes, and finding the right repair path.
A leaking water heater can range from a simple valve fix to a full tank replacement. This guide covers diagnosis, step-by-step DIY repairs, safety warnings, and cost breakdowns for the four most common causes in 2026.
Water heater making noise? This guide covers the 4 most common causes—sediment buildup, a failing heating element, a faulty T&P valve, and water hammer—with step-by-step DIY fixes and real cost breakdowns.
Water heater not draining? This guide covers the 4 most common causes—clogged drain valve, sediment buildup, failed drain valve, and kinked or blocked drain hose—with step-by-step DIY fixes, cost breakdowns, and safety guidance.
Water heater not heating? This guide covers the 5 most common causes — tripped breakers, failed heating elements, faulty thermostats, sediment buildup, and pilot light failure — with step-by-step DIY fixes and pro cost breakdowns.
Water heater not lighting? This guide covers the 5 most common causes — from an extinguished pilot light to a failed gas control valve — with step-by-step DIY fixes, safety instructions, and 2026 cost breakdowns.
Water heater rusty water is a frustrating and potentially serious problem. This guide covers the 4 most common causes — from a depleted anode rod to corroded pipes — with step-by-step DIY fixes, safety warnings, and full cost breakdowns.
Water heater water too hot? This 2026 guide covers the 4 most common causes—faulty thermostat, shorted heating element, sediment buildup, and cross-connection—with step-by-step DIY fixes and pro cost breakdowns.
Water heater won't turn on? This 2026 guide covers diagnosis, step-by-step fixes, and cost breakdowns for the four most common causes — from tripped breakers to failed thermocouples.
