Before exploring the specifics of flushing a heating system, it's important to understand the distinctions between a closed- and an open loop system.

Open a hot water faucet closest to the water heater, preferably on an upper floor, and the water heater drain valve. Let the tank drain until sediment clogs the valve and reduces the flow. Close the ...

Hiring a pro to drain and flush your water heater costs about $200. It’s a smart move if it’s been a few years since the last flush or if you suspect sediment might be hiding leaks in the tank.

A closed-loop heat exchange system will be used to keep the buildings cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and the wastewater that would be flowing out of the site anyway is what makes it ...

Installing a bubbler drainage system is an easy way to redirect water away from the foundation of the house while eliminating the need for unsightly gutter extensions. Unlike a French drain ...

Got a slow-moving drain on your hands? Between the dirt, gunk and soap that swirls down our sink drains daily, the pipes are, understandably, bound to suffer and start acting a bit sluggish from ...