Electrical & Gas

How to replace a 3-way switch in your home. Details how to determine which switch is bad and how to install a replacement.

In electronics, solder is not used to join things together mechanically; it provides a reliable electrical circuit between components. Learning this skill means you can ensure...

Learn what causes sediment build-up as well as how to control and remove it from your water heater by dissolving and flushing the inside out the drain valve at the bottom.

Every water heater has safety features built into it. In this article are descriptions of these features, as well as descriptions of additional precautions to take before working...

The information in this article only applies to tank-type water heaters (gas or electric). It does not include information on solar water heaters or tankless water heaters.

This article is for electric water heater owners only. Many problems can besiege the heating parts in an electric water heater. These problems include sediment build-up, burnout...

This article discusses all the different types of drain valves -- why some types break easily or leak, and which types to replace it with.

This article teaches you how to save money by instituting all the following devices: Electric temperature controls, heat traps, low-flow shower heads, pipe insulation, recirculating...

There are almost a dozen trouble spots for water heaters when it comes to corrosion. You'll find them on electric elements, anodes, combustion chambers, and vent pipes. Softened...

Describes the temperature controls for both types of water heaters and how to use them.