Many viewers of my site seem to be extremely interested in water heater repairs and identifying problems. While going through many old manuals I have in storage, I stumbled upon a manual from my learning days with information for beginner to expert service technicians.
The information identifies water problems, control faults, understanding the operation of controls [...]

Recently a request was made for information regarding Hunter Gas Fireplaces. As Hunter is no longer in business it is tough to find information. One major issue regarding gas fireplaces is the placement of the logs.
If the logs are not placed precisely inside the fireplace, impingement of the flame may occur causing soot and carbon [...]

 
What is an anode rod? This rod in its proper term is a sacrificial anode. It allows water and electrostatic charges to eat away the anode material instead of the tank. Anode rods are made of several different materials.
 
The most common material is magnesium. Some rods last the life of the tank and others [...]

Are Hi or Mid efficient furnaces meant for a particular type of house? Absolutely not! Determination is based on what you want to save and how much you want to spend. First thing we are going to look at is the efficiency rating.
An old pilot operated unit is about 55% efficient. This would mean for [...]

Many home owners do not want the costly invoice of a contractor to come out just to light a pilot. We are going to go over basic steps for relighting a pilot if it goes out. Please keep in mind safety always comes first and should never be neglected. There are many different types of [...]