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 ...

"The Temperature and Pressure Relief (TPR) valve on your water heater is a critical safety feature designed to release water if the temperature or pressure inside the tank gets too high," explains ...

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.

Close the hot water faucet and water heater drain valve. Remove the temperature-pressure release valve and screw in the vacuum adapter. Attach the shop vacuum hose and fire up the vacuum.