While we often take them for granted, a water heater is among the most important appliances in any home and is essential for daily tasks like showering, general cleanup, and doing dishes and laundry.

There was a time when about 70 percent of your questions dealt with two basic problems: How to clean mold off the outside of the house and how to stop the water heater from rumbling. Your inquiries ...

What I learned about what to buy, how to save and what to avoid before plugging in a heat pump water heater.

The water heater is designed to be a pretty low-maintenance device. But while it doesn't need constant looking after, some care can save you from that unexpected blast of cold, dirty water when the ...