Q: Recently, I’ve noticed my hot water heater making an unusual noise that I’ve never heard before, and I’m not sure if it’s serious. Why is mywater heater noisy, and should I be worried about it? A: ...

There was a time when about 70 percent of your questions dealt with two basic problems: How to clean mold off the outside of the house and how to stop the water heater from rumbling. Your inquiries ...

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Q: Is there anything I can do to prevent my hot water heater from sounding like a giant percolator when it comes on? I noticed this in only one other place I have lived - is it something in the water?

If you don't perform this simple water heater maintenance task once a year, you'll likely have to shell out the cash for a replacement sooner.