You get into your car, turn the knob, brace for warmth, and get…refrigerated air. Augh. Before you assume the worst, though, take a breath. Most heater failures fall into a short, familiar list for ...

Ever hop into the shower only to get blasted by a stream of freezing water? Or maybe your hot water fizzles out halfway through and you're left shivering as you wash the last streaks of shampoo out of ...

Learn why your water heater isn't heating, plus how to fix other problems Fact checked by Emily Estep When a water heater isn't heating or has other problems, you may be able to fix it by yourself.

Hot water heaters might seem too complicated and intimidating to fix. They have plumbing and electrical components—two things that usually signal that hiring a pro is the best choice when you need ...