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 ...

Whether your home has a gas or electric water heater, staying on top of a regular maintenance checklist is key to making sure this appliance lasts for its full 10 to 20 year lifespan. With a ...

Tank Water Heaters Make sure to turn off a tank heater before you start any troubleshooting. For electric models, this involves switching the heater off at the service panel and then using a ...

The water heater in my apartment is projected to cost me $489 each year. You may have noticed that your gas and electric bills have been getting bigger.

Attaching the Sinopé Calypso Smart Electric Water Heater Controller ($89.99) to your existing water heater is a whole lot cheaper, so you’ll recoup your investment a whole lot faster.

My ceramic space heater uses 1500 watts and costs me about 18 cents an hour to use, at 12 cents per kWh. I probably use it about 8 hours a day, which makes it $1.44 a day.