After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Q: My 40-gallon gas water heater has started leaking from underneath, but there’s no problem getting hot water. What does this mean? A: It means the water heater’s tank is leaking and should be ...

Q: I had to turn off the water supply valve at the top of my water heater. So I turned it, but it kept on turning and turning without shutting off the water. A neighbor of mine said it is a gate valve ...

Most people don’t think about their water heaters until there’s a problem or they run out of hot water. If that happens in the next few months, you should be aware of new federal regulations that ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Heat pump water heaters are having a moment. They are rapidly gaining popularity, buoyed by their efficiency and the monetary savings they provide. But many people are skeptical of new technology.

? After how many years should one consider replacing the heater? I have a 10-year-old gas hot water heater, which seems to be just fine, but I don't want to wake up some morning with a flood in my ...

If it's time to replace your water heater, you're in luck because you can currently grab $1,200 in government incentives by purchasing a heat pump water heater (plus, save even more in the long run).