Water heaters are an essential, but often overlooked, appliance in our homes. They tend to get tucked away in a corner of the basement or forgotten in a dark closet, but they're still a significant ...

Water heaters are often overlooked -- they're tucked away in a closet or relegated to a forgotten basement corner. If they don't break or go on the fritz, most homeowners barely ever think about them.

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 ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

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 ...

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 ...