Why Is My Water Heater Making Popping & Crackling Noises?
Popping and crackling sounds are normal for a popcorn popper or a bowl of Rice Krispies. But what if those cracking, popping, and banging sounds come from the water heater? What the hey? It’s unnerving, but is it dangerous? Is the heater on its way out? Is it...
3 Reasons Why Your Hot Water Smells Like Rotten Eggs… & What to Do
Eggs — what a way to start the day! Except when the eggs enter the bathroom water supply and quickly lose their freshness. We’re speaking metaphorically, of course. But few things are less appetizing than the smell of rotten eggs, and when your hot water carries...
Not Enough Hot Water in Your Shower? Here’s Why
Halfway through your shower, the water runs cold. Since you’re all soaped up, you have two options. You can shiver through the rest of your cold water shower (good for activating brown fat cells). You can dry off as is, with soap and all. Wim Hof, “The...
4 Reasons Why the Hot Water Is Too Hot in Your Home
Hot water is great for coffee, not baths. Scalding hot tap water is dangerous, especially for children and seniors. 120 degrees Fahrenheit is the safety recommendation against scalding baths, but 140 degrees is the default setting on most water heaters. Even 120...