We are supposed to flush hot water heaters once a year to remove sediment, but what if you forget? We asked an expert what ...

A leaking water heater can lead to more than just cold showers—it can also cause long-term water damage to your home or pose shock hazards if the problem goes unnoticed. The methods for fixing a ...

Water heaters come equipped with a temperature and pressure relief valve, also known as a TPRV. This valve allows water or steam to escape from the water heater if the temperature or pressure gets too ...

QDEAR BARRY: Our water heater and forced-air furnace are installed on the same raised platform in our garage. Recently, the water heater began leaking and had to be replaced. Our main concern involves ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

A water heater turned into a leaking mess for Valley homeowner, John. "The thing was disgusting," he said, describing the leak. He took steps to keep the mess contained. "I had cups under all the ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

LAKES OF THE FOUR SEASONS — A leaking water heater was found to be at blame for a report early Sunday of smoke inside a home in the 3900 block of Brookside Drive in Winfield Township, local ...