This article originally published on Thumbtack and is syndicated by Cheapism. Your hot water heater is complicated. But not so complicated that you can expect ice-cold showers to become part of your ...

The average water heater will last about 12 years, according to industry statistics. Sadly, far too many water heaters fail long before that. With a bit of periodic maintenance, a water heater should ...

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 ...