A well-functioning water heater keeps a household running smoothly. When the water cools or runs out, everyone will notice the next time they want a nice, hot shower. Here are a few steps you can take ...

Water heaters do exactly what they say they will – heat water for use in our homes. But, in order to keep them working, we ...

Your water heater needs to be maintained, especially by draining it. It's an important chore. But how often should you be ...

We have been guilty of calling water heaters, hot water heaters. We stand corrected! Tanks that heat your water are called ‘water heaters,’ not ‘hot water heaters.’ There are tank water heaters and ...

On both types of water heaters, the cold water comes into the tapping on the top, into a dip tube that takes the cold water to the bottom of the tank. An industry standard is that the cold water inlet ...

The water heater is the home's unsung hero, reliably operating behind the scenes to make possible many of the modern conveniences we take for granted—hot showers, washing machines, dishwashers, and ...

Every automobile owner knows that when the check engine light pops on, the vehicle requires swift attention. Water heaters lack such obvious alerts, but careful monitoring can help avoid a cataclysmic ...

After months with everyone in your household staying at home, your appliances are probably getting more of a workout than usual. Although many homeowners have a maintenance contract on their heating ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? On average, a water heater lasts 8 to 12 years. Maybe even more than that if you've ...