When a water heater backdrafts, it's a safety hazard. Homeowners usually don't know they have a problem because a backdrafting water heater will almost never set off a carbon monoxide alarm. A water ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It used to be that if your water heater went out, you called in a plumber to replace it with a similar ...

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 ...

When a water heater dies, it rarely does so without sending up a flare first. The most important early clue is a subtle but ...

Question: Our water heater’s safety pressure valve runs all the time and drains water out of the tank. Why? Answer: Water heaters have a temperature-and pressure-relief valve designed to prevent the ...

Regularly draining your water heater removes sediment, prevents rust, and keeps your hot water efficient, safe, and reliable ...

If you’ve noticed your home’s water heater leaking, it’s a problem you should take care of immediately, as the consequences of a long-term leak can be quite serious. If you don’t take care of your ...

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 ...

Replacing a conventional electric water heater with a heat pump water heater can cut the energy use for a hot morning shower by more than half, according to the Bonneville Power Administration. But a ...

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 ...