Q: Recently, I’ve noticed my hot water heater making an unusual noise that I’ve never heard before, and I’m not sure if it’s serious. Why is mywater heater noisy, and should I be worried about it? A: ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Over the last week, our water heater has been producing much less hot water than it used to. My wife and I used to be able to shower for an hour with no problems ( :eyebrow: ). Now we get about 20 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many homeowners who purchased Whirlpool's Flame Lock gas water heaters are taking a lot of cold showers these days, not to relieve frustration but because they have no hot water. The heater, which is ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...