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Find out more about water heaters, including installation, selection, replacement, and maintenance and repair, as well as instant water heaters and other eco-friendly options

Water Heaters: Featured Article

a latex-gloved hand lifts an anode rod that is way overdue for replacement from a water heater

How to Maintain A Water Heater

Use these 6 easy and inexpensive ways to increase your water heater's efficiency and longevity… more

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How to Install a Propane Tankless Water Heater

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Q: How long do gas water heaters last?

—Mark Iliser, Marion, Ind.

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Tips

"Cloudy days can really get in the way of a nice hot shower if you have a solar hot-water system, so be sure to have a conventional water heater as a backup."
— Bob Alcock, Lost River, West Va.