Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Q: My 40-gallon gas water heater has started leaking from underneath, but there’s no problem getting hot water. What does this mean? A: It means the water heater’s tank is leaking and should be ...

This rule also applies to hot water heating systems; when a boiler heats the water in a hydronic heating system, the expansion tank allows for the water to expand without the pressure relief valve ...

If you love a good, hot soak in the bath or a steamy shower, you probably have your water heater to thank. Water heaters are ...