Debating on whether you can DIY your new water heater installation? Experts recommend leaving it to a trained plumber. Here's why. Sam Becker is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in and on ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A handy person can install an electric water heater. People do it everyday. The real ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? On average, a water heater lasts 8 to 12 years. Maybe even more than that if you've ...

I am considering installing an automatic timer for my electric water heater because my electric bills are killing my budget. Are timers worth their cost? How can I tune up my electric water heater? – ...

Most people wouldn’t classify a water heater as a time bomb, but John McCabe says that’s exactly what they can be. “Just take a picture of a house that’s been hit by a tornado,” said McCabe, product ...

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 ...

Q. I would like to know if it is energy efficient to turn off an electric hot water heater when one is away from a house for a period of time. If it is energy efficient to turn the hot water heater ...