Restore power and water supply: After draining and rinsing your water heater, close the drain valve and disconnect any hoses. Turn on the cold water supply to the unit and ensure it’s working ...

Every water heater needs regular draining, whether it’s a tank or tankless model. If you don’t feel comfortable draining your heater yourself, hire a professional to service it at least once a ...

One of the things I liked about living in Japan 20 years ago was the on-demand water heater that supplied the kitchen sink. Turn it on, and you had instant hot water for doing dishes, cooking ...

STEVE BROWNELL has a dim view of his tankless water heater, and he’s in denial about his utility bills. Three years ago, the Irvine resident installed the heater in his 3,000-square-foot, single ...

Tankless heaters are generally more efficient than tank heaters, but that is mostly due to the fact that they are not reheating water that is allowed to cool in the tank.