Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

You know that big tank of hot water in your basement? What if we told you that you could get the same amount of hot water (or more) from a water heater the size of a carry-on suitcase—and save at ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Have you noticed an increase in your monthly electricity costs? Your tank water heater might be the problem. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place. This article will steer you towards the best-rated ...

The number of years of energy savings (from a new water heater) needed to cover the purchase and installation costs of replacing an existing water heater. The number of years of energy savings (from a ...

Does switching from a storage tank electric water heater to a “tankless” natural gas water heater make sense? What are the trade-offs? Heating water is the second most expensive energy use in the ...

What Is a Tankless Water Heater? Tankless water heaters take up much less space than storage water heaters as they heat the water directly. When you turn on the hot water, the cold water travels ...

Compared with other “green” purchases, the stakes get a little higher when you buy a tankless water heater. We all rely on hot water. We want it to be there when we need it. Only a small number of ...

Tankless water heater technology has been labeled with many misconceptions over the years. One myth that often comes up when installing a tankless water heater is the need to upgrade your gas line.

A new water heater is a significant investment, and it’s important to research different products to find a water heater adapted to the needs of your family. One of the first things to consider is ...

A tankless water heater looks to be nothing more than a simple gray box that hangs on the wall. Yet inside that box is some pretty remarkable engineering, because when you open a hot-water faucet, it ...