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 ...

You should check your water heater today because a quick inspection can prevent leaks, improve efficiency, and avoid ...

Water heaters are an essential component of every home, providing the comfort of hot water for showers, dishwashing, and other daily activities. However, just like any other home appliance, water ...

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: ...

Relegated to a closet or a basement corner, a water heater lives a secluded life of quiet service, and its warning signs often go unheeded. For example, when enough sediment collects on the bottom of ...

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 ...

In follow-up to the Jan. 27 letter “Just a waste,” in which the writer laments the waste in larger homes when hot water is needed but it takes two minutes for it to reach the tap: With hot water ...

Plumber Winchester Experts Release Safety Advisory as January Cold Increases Demand on Heating Systems WINCHESTER, MA, ...

A water heater turned into a leaking mess for Valley homeowner, John. "The thing was disgusting," he said, describing the leak. He took steps to keep the mess contained. "I had cups under all the ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. There’s nothing worse than waiting for your shower to heat up first thing in the morning and nothing happening. And the culprit is usually a broken water ...