How do you maintain your water heater? [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 7 answers

Can I fix my gas heater without hurting myself? [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm too stupid to program the heater in my house. [more inside]
posted on Nov 19, 2007 - 6 answers

Which costs more: keeping my thermostat at 69 all winter, or using an electric blanket and radiator-style space heater in one room? [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2007 - 16 answers

I have a Weber brand Smokey Joe® charcoal grill, and I'd like to modify it someway to transform its main duties from cooking to heating human beings on an outdoor porch. [more inside]
posted on Nov 10, 2007 - 6 answers

My landlord in NY claims that our heater must turn on when the temperature drops. If we wanted to prevent this, a technician would have to "turn the valves off" -- a cumbersome process that risks the valves later freezing and "popping" and steam destroying our apartment. True? Is this common? And if so, how can we deal with a too-hot room, other than by opening the window?
posted on Oct 26, 2007 - 30 answers

Do I really need two air filters for my heater? [more inside]
posted on Oct 26, 2007 - 3 answers

How dangerous is it to live in a small room with a gas-powered water heater? Will I die? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2007 - 17 answers

Noob house owner: The water heater is now only putting out lukewarm water, not hot. [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2007 - 19 answers

My current water heater is about 14 years old now, and I'm looking to replace it with a traditional 'tanked' water heater (I'm not going to be in this house long to justify a tankless unit). For the most part I'm only looking to heat water for two people, and I'm thinking a 40 gallon tank with a large burner will be sufficient. Does anyone have any suggestions or good resources for comparison?
posted on Jan 16, 2007 - 12 answers

Cure for the takes-too-long-for-our-water-to-heat-up blues? [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2007 - 18 answers

Weird noise filter: the heater in my new apartment makes this metallic noise every so often. What is it, and can I make it stop? [more inside]
posted on Nov 19, 2006 - 4 answers

I just moved into a house that I bought, and the heater makes this 700 square-foot house nice and toasty, but the timing seems off. First something comes on, it makes a humming, sounds like a motor, but no air is coming out yet....that goes on for a minute or two, then the igniter clicks on and glows for about a minute, then flames come on for 3-5 minutes, then the fan comes on and blows heat up throughout the house. Inspector said... [more inside]
posted on Nov 11, 2006 - 9 answers

I have an old furnace in my home that I can't get working. Now that summer is over, I'd like to run the heater again, but the burners won't ignite. I've just replaced the thermocouple and that didn't seem to help. It seems it will cost ~$100 to just get a diagnosis. If I could narrow down what was wrong, I might be able to fix it myself. Any ideas? I can post photos if that will help.
posted on Oct 18, 2006 - 10 answers

What does the water pressure coming into your house have to do with installing a water heater? [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2006 - 12 answers

Our water heater pilot light won't stay lit. Is it time to call a repair man? [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2006 - 9 answers

What kind of water heating system do I have? And can I install a timer on it? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2006 - 3 answers

What's the most energy efficient way to run the heater in my office? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2006 - 5 answers

Anyone have any thoughts on Tankless Water Heaters, specifically gas ones however thoughts on electric ones too would be nice I guess. Distance to kitchen/shower? Ok to put one in a cold room such as a garage? Other important things to know about one before calling the plumber? [more inside]
posted on Dec 21, 2005 - 24 answers

Where can I find a very accurate water heater? [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2005 - 13 answers

Moving into an apartment that was built a year ago and never lived in. How do I get stale water out of the tank and pipes? [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2005 - 2 answers

I've painstakingly and scientifically ruled out all of the other possibilities. My hot water heater is inhabited by the Virgin Mary. [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2005 - 16 answers

What can you tell me about getting a new, gas wall heater/furnace?

The old heater (gas floor furnace), which is original to the house (1940's) has gone kaput. Apparently they don't even make replacement parts for floor furnaces anymore, we don't want to install forced air/heating, so a wall heater it will be. I just don't want to get ripped off in the process. Any advice on approximately what it should cost for installation? Do we have to pull a permit for this? Also, your experience with regard to brands. I am willing to pay for a good quality product, I just don't want to pay twice the going rate for labor. We're in L. A., if that colors your answer. Thanks.
posted on Dec 27, 2004 - 2 answers

What is a good, small, inexpensive, energy-efficient space heater? Living in a leaky old house, we're starting to dread the approach of our first winter here. All we have is one crappy gas wall heater, this electricity-sucking system on the roof that pumps down solar-heated air, and a fireplace in the bedroom. We need more. (We're already going to seal the windows with plastic where we can.)
posted on Sep 23, 2004 - 8 answers

Anyone know how to insulate a hot water heater?
posted on Dec 13, 2003 - 3 answers