Three years ago, Ted Treadwell turned his water heater into a battery. His home in Santa Rosa, California, had relied on a gas-powered furnace and water heater for a quarter century to stay warm. But ...

The “best” thermostat setting is subjective depending on the climate and your comfort level, the U.S. Department of Energy says. But you can save up to 10% a year by turning your thermostat up to 10 ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The River City is in hot water once again — literally. Many Richmond residents are anxiously awaiting clearance to drink their water after a boil water advisory was ...

The advisory was issued after Richmond's water treatment plant experienced an operational issue in the early morning hours of May 27, according to a news release. City officials in Richmond ...

RICHMOND — Officials issued a boil-water advisory Tuesday in parts of Virginia’s capital city, leaving many residents without drinkable tap water following an operational issue at the city’s ...

If you’ve ever been in the shower when the hot water runs out, you know first-hand how frustrating water heater issues can ... a cover on the element and the thermostat. To expose the heating ...

RICHMOND, Va — An operator at the Richmond water treatment plant knew about exceeding fluoride levels in the water several days before the issue was reported to regulators and regional ...

The January Richmond water crisis that left hundreds of thousands of residents without water for close to a week, forcing restaurants and other businesses to temporarily close or limit service, was ...

When is the best time to buy a new water heater? Hint: It’s not when the one you have fails. But that’s what many homeowners end up doing. They notice a leak—or worse, they’re surprised by ...

released a report Wednesday accusing Richmond city officials of faulty practices that led to the failure of a 100-year-old water treatment plant in January and left residents — including the ...

Electric water heaters usually have two thermostats -- one at the top and one at the bottom of the tank -- hidden behind access panels. Before adjusting, turn off the power to the water heater at ...

Companies around the Richmond area have taken different approaches to navigating the turbulent water crisis that’s left water across the area undrinkable, and at times, nonexistent. Many workers ...