Dear Jerry: My current 80-gallon electric hot water heater is 13 years old and working fine, but I thought it was a good idea to replace it now before problems start. The builder installed the ...

Looking back, I thought it was a one-of-a-kind Rube Goldberg job. Someone's twisted idea for cobbling together a cheap indirect-fired water heater to work hand-in-hand with a modcon (high efficiency ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Before deciding on a water heater for your home, you'll want to know the difference between the traditional storage tank water heaters and the newer tankless water heaters. Mandy Sleight is a ...

Q. I live in a six-unit condo building, there are six owners who each own an 80-gallon tank of a Vaughn Hydrastone lined electric water heater. I have lived in this building since it was built 20 ...

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 ...