About 16 months ago I replaced my 14-year-old electric water heater with a new electric water heater. I had a reputable contractor perform the work. My water heater is located in the utility room in ...

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 ...

Q: My 40-gallon gas water heater has started leaking from underneath, but there’s no problem getting hot water. What does this mean? A: It means the water heater’s tank is leaking and should be ...

Q: I had to turn off the water supply valve at the top of my water heater. So I turned it, but it kept on turning and turning without shutting off the water. A neighbor of mine said it is a gate valve ...

Inspecting a natural draft water heater vent happens quickly and easily once you know what to look for. Today, I'll show you what to look for when looking at a water heater vent connector. I recently ...

Most people don’t think about their water heaters until there’s a problem or they run out of hot water. If that happens in the next few months, you should be aware of new federal regulations that ...

Heat pump water heaters are having a moment. They are rapidly gaining popularity, buoyed by their efficiency and the monetary savings they provide. But many people are skeptical of new technology.