As I mentioned in last week's blog post, expansion tanks are required when water in a home can't expand back into the water main. This might be caused by a check valve, a backflow preventer, or a ...

This rule also applies to hot water heating systems; when a boiler heats the water in a hydronic heating system, the expansion tank allows for the water to expand without the pressure relief valve ...

If you've had your water heater replaced in the past 10 years you've probably noticed in addition to purchasing a new water heater your plumber informed you an expansion tank or valve was needed.

No one ever checked the water pressure at the faucets, nor the limit on how much the expansion tank could hold. The reader believes the tank is full and says he fears that if the straps gave way, or ...

If you’ve ever run out of hot water mid-shower, it may be time to upgrade your system. For homeowners, the choice often comes ...

If (for ugly instance) the boiler was set to 130f and the hot water tank to 140f, the boiler could never get the water hot enough to trip the thermostat to the off position, and the tank would be ...

Feb. 15 -- Each week, Good Morning America's home-improvement guru Ron Hazelton will answer your questions about maintaining and upgrading your home. Click here to submit your own question. Q: Dear ...