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A damaged roof with missing shingles and exposed wooden beams.

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Indiana warns storm-hit homeowners to watch for repair scams, rushed contracts, and upfront fees

Various plumbing pipes and valves are installed on a wall, with brown, white, red, and blue components.

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Mystery loop behind water heater sparks warning over hidden leaks, repairs, and higher costs

A power station with charging cables.

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Homeowners say a small generator and EcoFlow batteries can beat the cost of standby backup

A water heater against a brick wall with a visible valve and maintenance instructions on the side.

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Brown spot on 2005 water heater sparks blunt verdict: 'Just let her go'

A leaking valve on a gray cylindrical container with water pooling beneath it.

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A failing water heater can be costly, but replacement may open the door to a heat pump

A water heater with connected pipes and a drain pan on a concrete floor.

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Pooling water around attic heater prompts urgent warning: Shut it off before damage spreads

A water heater with various tools, including wrenches and pliers, on top.

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No plumber available? What to shut off first on a leaking water heater

A leaking valve attached to a water tank, with water pooling on the floor beneath it.

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Homeowner buys gasket for leaking water heater, then learns the real fix could need a $100 tool

A water heater with water pooling on the floor below it.

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Homeowner urged to shut off leaking 13-year-old water heater before a costly flood

A single-story house with a front porch and a red truck parked nearby.

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Texas residents facing steep summer power bills may be protected from shutoffs

A person removing a bag containing spoiled food from a refrigerator, with a tomato nearby.

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After losing 'a bunch of food' to power outage, one homeowner weighs backup power options

A medical device with a collection chamber and tubing on a wooden surface against a pink wall.

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Facing outages, terminally ill man weighs whole-house generator to keep medical gear on