Water heaters often show subtle warning signs before bigger problems appear, making routine maintenance an important step for ...

Relegated to a closet or a basement corner, a water heater lives a secluded life of quiet service, and its warning signs ...

Most water heaters last 6 to 15 years, and rising bills or performance changes can signal that yours is nearing the end. Hot water running out quickly or inconsistent performance often means sediment ...

Q: I read your column on draining a water heater and it worked great. However, as I went to turn off the plastic drain faucet, it continued to drip. Is there a washer or something I can replace, or ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

When replacing a water heater, most plumbers replace what is there with something similar and never present the customer with options. Customers are ill-served by plumbers who fail to provide choices.

If it's time to replace your water heater, you're in luck because you can currently grab $1,200 in government incentives by purchasing a heat pump water heater (plus, save even more in the long run).

Powervent water heaters have become the standard for new construction homes here in Minnesota, but are they really that great? As I mentioned in my last blog post about natural draft water heaters, a ...

If you’ve ever been in the shower when the hot water runs out, you know first-hand how frustrating water heater issues can be. Of course, you need to eliminate the obvious causes, like being last in ...

Tankless water heaters, also known as on-demand water heaters, are quite popular with forward-thinking homeowners, and for good reason. A tankless water heater has no tank (you're welcome). Instead of ...