Hot water heaters might seem too complicated and intimidating to fix. They have plumbing and electrical components—two things that usually signal that hiring a pro is the best choice when you need ...

Hot water heaters are one of those household appliances that you tend to forget about until something goes wrong. It’s easy to let years—maybe even a decade or two—pass without paying much attention ...

I'm hoping the mods will let me stretch the definition of hardware just enough to let me ask for help on this one thing.<BR><BR>OK, this is a long shot, but I figure I'd try it in case anyone here has ...

If you own a gas or electric water heater, chances are you know all about how inefficient some models can be. With typically lower uniform energy factor ratings, these heaters can often be cheaper ...

Q: My older home has galvanized plumbing. Plans to upgrade have not yet been realized. Periodically, when running water to get the temperature hot for a shower, a sudden patch of black water comes out ...

A water heater is one of those home appliances that you don't think about until it stops working. However, a water heater can be a major energy eater, whether you're buying one for a new home or ...

You know that big tank of hot water in your basement? What if we told you that you could get the same amount of hot water (or more) from a water heater the size of a carry-on suitcase—and save at ...