Traditional water heaters feature a tank that stores hot water until it’s needed. They range in size from 30-50 gallons and run on either gas or electricity. These units cost less upfront compared to ...

Tankless water heaters, also known as on-demand water heaters, are quite popular with forward-thinking homeowners, and for good reason. A tankless water heater has no tank (you're welcome). Instead of ...

Last week I compared tankless and storage water heaters and explained why tankless water heaters often don’t make that much sense. This week I’ll describe a newer type of water heater that has some ...

The lure of tankless water heaters is strong for homeowners, and for good reasons. They last longer, take up less space, and are more efficient. They are a bit more expensive, though that can be ...

There are two primary types of water heaters: storage and tankless. In this column I’ll try to explain the differences between these two approaches and offer some guidance on choosing between them.

Energy-efficient and eco-friendly, propane tankless water heaters provide hot water almost immediately with very little waste ...

Residential homes are traditionally outfitted with storage tank heaters. More energy-efficient tankless/on-demand and hybrid/heat pump water heaters are relatively new to the scene. Whether you’re ...

A tankless water heater looks to be nothing more than a simple gray box that hangs on the wall. Yet inside that box is some pretty remarkable engineering, because when you open a hot-water faucet, it ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Your home's water heater helps make modern life possible. It's certainly worth its price, but at the same time, it will do the same job even if you find a way to pay ...