Dear Jerry: My current 80-gallon electric hot water heater is 13 years old and working fine, but I thought it was a good idea to replace it now before problems start. The builder installed the 80 ...

In general, electric water heaters can be expected to last between 10 and 15 years. If you are still below that range, repairing a broken water heater is a less expensive option than replacing it.

SmartJACKET Water Heater Insulation Blanket ($47.85): Made from 99% aluminum foil, this insulating blanket is designed to fit most 20- to 80-gallon hot water heater tanks.

There’s never a good time for a water heater element to break, but it’s a relatively easy fix. A water heater element can cost between $10 and $60 and can be found at most home improvement stores.

In my "Water Heater vs. Stove" article I calculated that we need 105 kJ of heat energy to heat one liter of water by 25C (45F). Since a water heater is roughly 67% efficient, I will actually need ...

Top water heater for the money Thermomate ES250 Mini Tank 2.5-Gallon Electric Water Heater What you need to know: This point-of-use appliance provides instant hot water where you need it most ...

According to the company, the unit can cool a 1000-square-foot room and heat about 100 gallons of water per day. At its peak, the ACWH can provide 18,000 BTU, or 1.5 tons of cooling using 1333 ...

IT WORKED. I use a 30 WATT (110 V) "re-circulating" pump, on a timer, and heat up the household Hot-Water-Heater TANK. All day, today, the temp of this water was average of +100 Degree F.