If you love a good, hot soak in the bath or a steamy shower, you probably have your water heater to thank. Water heaters are often essential for keeping hot water steadily flowing in your home, ...

A: Sounds like you have a good plumber, or he or she may just be following new local codes. When water is heated it expands, and if there is no place for the expanded water to go it may cause the ...

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 ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

No one ever checked the water pressure at the faucets, nor the limit on how much the expansion tank could hold. The reader believes the tank is full and says he fears that if the straps gave way, or ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

Q: Recently, you wrote about replacing a water heater’s drain valve. A friend told us that we should also check the anode rod. Is this worth checking? If so, how do we do that? A: An anode rod is a ...

Make repair cost easier to manage with home warranty coverage A new water heater for your home typically costs between $880 and $1,800, depending on the type of device you get. Tank-based systems ...

If you’re looking to replace an aging (or failed) water heater, particularly a standard gas or electric one, you’re in luck. Chances are good that any newer model will be more energy-efficient than ...