When winter settles in and energy bills tick upward, many homeowners begin wondering whether small upgrades can make a meaningful difference—such as wrapping or insulating a water heater. The idea is ...

Q. We recently replaced our old gas hot water heater with a new high efficiency gas model. We were told long time ago we shouldn’t put a insulation blanket on our older heater because it could bother ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Most homeowners are aware of the importance of insulation in attics, walls ...

Q. Can you save much money by turning a hot water heater on and off when you need the water? It seems to me that a lot of money is wasted when the water heater keeps running so there is hot water ...

"Removable insulation blankets, by their nature, are not permanently sealed, and therefore they are not impervious to water," said Brett Herman, Firwin’s V.P. of Sales & Customer Service. "So, the ...

On April 16, 2015, water heater energy factor (EF) requirements officially increased as the result of updates to the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA). Chad Sanborn of Bradford White ...