If water is leaking from the bottom of your hot water tank, check the drain valve first. It’s located on the bottom of the appliance and looks like a spigot you’d hook your hose up to outside.

If you’ve had the same traditional, tank-style water heater for more than 15 years, your tank’s age could be responsible for the leak. Over time, tanks tend to rust, causing corrosion that ...

Standard water heaters hold from 20 to 80 gallons of water, and they work by releasing heated water from the top of the tank when you turn on a hot water faucet.

If you suspect there is a problem with your water heater, the first step is determining exactly what you’re working with. Not only are there traditional tank water heaters and newer tankless ...