Water heaters are a necessity, and unexpected breakdowns can be a hassle. They typically have a life span of 12 to 20 years, so if your unit is reaching this age, it might be time for repairs or even ...

The exhaust duct on the water heaters can crack allowing gases to escape, causing a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.

A line of tankless water heaters is being recalled after reports of cracked exhaust ducts that could release dangerous carbon ...

If you must keep the water heater on until repairs are made, the CPSC said you should have working smoke and carbon monoxide ...

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall notice for Usines Giant Factories Gas Water Heaters with Emerson control valves. The heater’s Emerson control valves can fail to close ...

Q: During a home inspection, the inspector discovered that my water heater needed a new vent connected to the ceiling. He said it is an easy and inexpensive repair. Just how easy and inexpensive is it ...

Each year, unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is responsible for more than 20,000 emergency room visits and 400 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CO ...