Going tankless is often sold as the key to endless hot water. But for one homeowner, the upgrade seems to have created a new problem: showers that feel weak whenever other fixture ...

A homeowner shared a baffling water heater problem: a shower that turned lukewarm right after a plumber got it to produce ...

The real culprit is often the plumbing run itself, not the water heater.

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: ...

Yes, you should flush your tankless water heater every year.

The HVAC experts at British Columbia-based AirVantage Heating and Cooling (@_airvantage) fired up the debate back on Nov. 11 of last year. The techs all weighed in on their personal preference. The ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

When is the best time to buy a new water heater? Hint: It’s not when the one you have fails. But that’s what many homeowners end up doing. They notice a leak—or worse, they’re surprised by a flood—and ...