When a temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve at a water heater leaks, it's usually a simple fix; just replace the valve. These valves cost less than $15, and replacing the valve is a very basic ...

Q: My water heater leaks from some type of a brass valve on the side of the tank near the top. There is a pipe that comes out of the valve at a right angle that looks like it goes through the wall.

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 ...

Water heaters, as part of the plumbing system in a home, are one item normally included in a home inspection. Their function is to provide hot running water within the home. The water may be heated by ...

After writing a blog post about leaking temperature and pressure relief (TPR) valves at water heaters, I learned that this particular issue seems to completely befuddle folks. In the two years that I ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Spring is a good time for a quick appliance ...

They watched water pour through the ceiling and realized maintenance wasn’t optional. You’ll follow their story because it shows how a common appliance can flood a home, why small warning signs matter ...