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 ...

The cost of heating water consumes almost 20 percent of your household budget, second only to what you spend on heating and cooling your home. And if you’ve been spending more time at home because of ...

Ever hop into the shower only to get blasted by a stream of freezing water? Or maybe your hot water fizzles out halfway through and you're left shivering as you wash the last streaks of shampoo out of ...

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: ...

A.O. Smith Ultra-Low NOx Water Heater. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission The problem with 616,000 A.O. Smith Ultra-Low NOx water heaters, sold under seven brand names including Kenmore and ...

As long as you have piping hot showers, it's easy to take your hot water heater for granted. Most hot water heaters are ...

Hot water heaters might seem too complicated and intimidating to fix. They have plumbing and electrical components—two things that usually signal that hiring a pro is the best choice when you need ...

CHICAGO (CN) - A 2-year-old child died because a defective Whirlpool water heater let her bathwater reach the scalding temperature of 138 degrees, the child's father claims in Cook County Circuit ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...