Electrical & Gas

Your circuit breaker has "tripped" and you have tried to turn the breaker back on... and it will not stay in the 'on' position, but immediately trips again. What to do...

Resetting a circuit breaker is straightforward, once you locate your electrical service entrance panel in your home. This how-to details how to determine which breaker is tripped...

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.

This article describes what to look for when consumers go looking for a new water heater.

Explains the difference between commercial and residential water heaters. Describes what hatches, multiple flues and powered anodes are. Includes instructions on how to clean...

Describes what anode rods are and how they work. Explains the difference between aluminum, magnesium and zinc anodes as well as combination, link and power anodes. Explains what...

A common and confusing question for many homeowners is 'Do I need to upgrade my electical service?' This first part will explore what a service upgrade really is and help you...

If you insist on doing your own electrical repair, here is advice to help keep you alive and your home in one piece.

Of all the different home improvement projects that homeowners have to deal with in the normal maintenance or remodeling of their homes, the one area that seems to make people...