Water Heaters & Filtration

Discover expert guides on tankless water heaters, whole-house filtration, water softeners, and reverse osmosis to plan, size, plumb, filter, and heat water

Hands connecting tubing to an under-sink water filter housing below a kitchen sink with a brass tee adapter and dedicated faucet

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Install an Under-Sink Water Filter With Its Own Faucet

A step-by-step guide to installing an under-sink water filter: tee adapter on the cold supply, drilling for a dedicated faucet, tubing, flushing, and cartridge schedule.

A garden hose connected to a tank water heater drain valve, with a wrench and new anode rod nearby

InteriorWater Heaters & Filtration9 min read

Flush a Water Heater and Check the Anode Rod

A step-by-step guide to flushing sediment from a tank water heater, inspecting and replacing the anode rod, and upgrading the drain to a ball valve.