The cost of a new electric water heater can vary based on tank size and installation fees. Get insights to budget effectively ...

Draining a water heater might seem like a boring, adult chore, but it's really an important part of taking care of your home. It’s a simple act of preventative maintenance that can have a huge impact ...

Tankless water heaters, we learn, need yearly flushing to clean out minerals that collect. This unit hasn’t been flushed since it was put in 10 years ago, when the house was built.

How they work: Tank water heaters typically hold between 20 and 80 gallons of hot water (around 120 degrees Fahrenheit) in a storage tank. They are fairly large and require a bit of space within ...

“Replacing a tank water heater with a tankless can be expensive, and the payback time can be longer than the warranty.” However, CR also says that when building a new home, tankless is often ...

Storage tank water heaters, which are less expensive to purchase and install, might pique the interest of homeowners looking for a smaller price tag upfront. Although they require fewer Btu/h to ...

Seeing what was inside a water heater tank that hadn’t been properly maintained was a nasty wakeup call to a lot of TikTok viewers. “I never knew that you’re supposed to flush a water heater ...

Although your water heater’s tank is glass-lined, there are bare metal areas such as seams and fitting penetrations that are susceptible to corrosion. Your tank’s main defense is the anode rod.

INDIANAPOLIS — Welcome to this guide on an often overlooked but crucial component of your water heater tank: the anode rod. In my last Home Zone, we discussed the importance of flushing your hot ...