Consumer Reports tested a batch of tankless water heaters to see if they work as well and efficiently as storage tank water heaters. Here's what its engineers discovered.

Tankless & tank water heaters, what’s the difference? We compare the two options, including cost and performance, so you can choose the right one for your home.

Tank-style water heaters have an element at the base of an insulated tank to heat the water. The tank keeps the water hot until it is needed.

Traditional tank-type hot water heaters, on the other hand, generally last between eight and 12 years —depending on how they’re maintained and the mineral content in the local water supply.

Today, we get you prepared to replace your hot water heater. There are two types, a tank heater, which is the most common, and a tankless heater. "Tankless water heaters don't operate 24/7.

"Is it worth it to switch over to a heat pump water heater?" the poster said. "I have a System 2000 oil burning furnace with a hot water holding tank. The tank recently sprung a leak and we ...

It happens like clockwork. The weather cools and people come to PM with heating questions. One of the things they ask a lot is why they never seem to have enough hot water to shower. While it's ...

Don’t store these items near a hot water heater Most traditional hot water heaters with tanks run on either gas or electricity, or, less commonly, oil.

Does your water need repair to keep it running smoothly? This comprehensive guide will help you maintain your water heater so it lasts for years to come.

Tankless water heaters mount unobtrusively on the wall, in a shallow closet, or even in an adjoining garage or attic.

The best tankless water heaters are essential for hot showers, sanitizing dishes, cleaning clothes & saving space over bulky tank-style ones.