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: ...

Q: When we bought our house, our home inspector took a cursory look at the water heater, without removing the burner cover, and simply marked it as “good” in his report. His only comment was that he ...

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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: 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 ...

Your water heater most likely numbers among the appliances you think about least in your home. But when things go wrong, you’ll care about it very quickly, and that gets even more urgent during the ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Water heaters are a necessity, and unexpected breakdowns can be a hassle. They typically have a life span of 12 to 20 years, so if your unit is reaching ...

When is the best time to buy a new water heater? Hint: It’s not when the one you have fails. But that’s what many homeowners end up doing. They notice a leak—or worse, they’re surprised by a flood—and ...

A new push in the Bay Area to phase out natural gas furnaces and water heaters is getting some scrutiny as it comes with hidden costs for homeowners. Chris Guslani has been in the water heater ...