Q: My 40-gallon gas water heater has started leaking from underneath, but there’s no problem getting hot water. What does this mean? A: It means the water heater’s tank is leaking and should be ...

Untitled Document Robertshaw Controls Co. and The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in mid-September announced voluntary recall of Robertshaw R110 Series Gas Control Valves used in water heaters ...

Q: I had to turn off the water supply valve at the top of my water heater. So I turned it, but it kept on turning and turning without shutting off the water. A neighbor of mine said it is a gate valve ...

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall notice for Usines Giant Factories Gas Water Heaters with Emerson control valves. The heater’s Emerson control valves can fail to close ...

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Replacing a water heater used to be a straightforward errand, closer to swapping out a refrigerator than rethinking part of ...

Turn off the shutoff valve to the gas line. Be sure to turn the valve one-quarter turn so that the handle is at a right angle to the pipe, as in this photo. Turn off the control valve. Remove the ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

A new water heater for your home typically costs between $880 and $1,800, depending on the type of device you get. Tank-based systems average around $1,550, while tankless water heaters can range ...

If you’re looking to replace an aging (or failed) water heater, particularly a standard gas or electric one, you’re in luck. Chances are good that any newer model will be more energy-efficient than ...