If you’ve ever been in the shower when the hot water runs out, you know first-hand how frustrating water heater issues can be. Of course, you need to eliminate the obvious causes, like being last in ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? On average, a water heater lasts 8 to 12 years. Maybe even more than that if you've ...

Too often we take the gift of a hot shower for granted. When a flood ripped through my house a few years ago and trashed the water heater, I took my first ice-cold shower ever, and vowed to never ...

Dear Melissa: This is a very common problem when your bathtub has the old two-handle (hot and cold) shower valve. When a toilet is flushed or the cold water faucet in the kitchen is opened, the ...

Learn how much it costs to replace a water heater because if you don't plan for it, replacing this household essential can throw a wrench in your budget. A hot water heater is an essential home ...