Bay Area air regulators will require people to replace broken water heaters with heat pump models starting next year. We ...

Q: When we bought our house, our home inspector took a cursory look at the water heater, without removing the burner cover, and simply marked it as “good” in his report. His only comment was that he ...

Electric hot water heaters typically cost less to install and maintain, but can come with higher monthly fuel costs. Gas and electric water heaters differ in lifespan, energy efficiency and how ...

A new regulation issued by President Joe Biden will ban certain types of water heaters after 2029. The order, published the day after Christmas, prohibits the sale of new non-condensing natural ...

Water heaters are an essential component of every home, providing the comfort of hot water for showers, dishwashing, and other daily activities. However, just like any other home appliance, water ...

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 ...

Home maintenance tasks, like replacing your HVAC filter or fixing that loose light switch, are easy to put off. For example, most people don’t pay much attention to their hot water heater until it ...

Heat pump water heaters have been around for decades, but they’re becoming more popular as a go-to for their energy efficiency. More households are opting for heat pump water heaters than ever before, ...

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 ...