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If you're seeing signs that it's time to replace your water heater and haven't bought one in a long time, it might be a little confusing. Your plumber might recommend adding a water heater expansion ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Man fixing water heater tank - Grustock/Shutterstock If you love a good, hot soak in the bath or a steamy shower, you probably ...

A: Sounds like you have a good plumber, or he or she may just be following new local codes. When water is heated it expands, and if there is no place for the expanded water to go it may cause the ...

When a water heater is connected to a closed system, an expansion tank must be installed to prevent excessive pressure in the water. To help understand what this is all about, please read on. Why most ...

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