Although there are countless models of water heaters, they all tend to suffer from mostly the same problems. Becoming familiar with the most common problems will mean you can repair any water heater ...

Ever hop into the shower only to get blasted by a stream of freezing water? Or maybe your hot water fizzles out halfway through and you're left shivering as you wash the last streaks of shampoo out of ...

The average water heater will last about 12 years, according to industry statistics. Sadly, far too many water heaters fail long before that. With a bit of periodic maintenance, a water heater should ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Q: Recently, I’ve noticed my hot water heater making an unusual noise that I’ve never heard before, and I’m not sure if it’s serious. Why is mywater heater noisy, and should I be worried about it? A: ...

Dear Jim Our old gas water heater does not leak yet, but we seem to run out of hot water sooner than we used to. Is there any type of simple water heater tune-up that I can do myself to get more hot ...

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