If you love a good, hot soak in the bath or a steamy shower, you probably have your water heater to thank. Water heaters are often essential for keeping hot water steadily flowing in your home, ...

If you've had your water heater replaced in the past 10 years you've probably noticed in addition to purchasing a new water heater your plumber informed you an expansion tank or valve was needed.

Thermal expansion of water and the role of an expansion tank When a water heater is connected to a closed system, an expansion tank must be installed to prevent excessive pressure caused by thermal ...

No one ever checked the water pressure at the faucets, nor the limit on how much the expansion tank could hold. The reader believes the tank is full and says he fears that if the straps gave way, or ...