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A person in a blue jacket loads a yellow piece of equipment into the back of an SUV.

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Driver smells gas in hot trunk, and commenters warn covered generator could spark explosion

Firefighters respond to a building fire, surrounded by smoke and emergency vehicles on the scene.

Home

Generator running inside Missouri garage sparks blaze, destroying everything stored inside

A water heater with safety warning labels and a digital control panel is displayed in a basement setting.

Home

New water heater leaves homeowner puzzled by mysterious wet spot on floor

A close-up view of plumbing connections and valves near a water heater.

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Homeowner spots nonstop water flowing into water heater drain pan — others say it's a red flag

Two Tesla power wall units mounted on a wooden wall next to electrical equipment and piping.

Tech

Tesla owners notice popular solar charging feature is missing after installation

A water heater with a valve and water pooling on the floor, indicating a possible leak.

Home

A 'minor' water heater leak sparks a pre-vacation scramble over shutoff valves and flood risk

A person uses a wrench to adjust plumbing valves on a water heater.

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New parts, same problem — water heater runs for hours, then trips the breaker again

A row of solar panels on a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky.

Tech

Solar output tripled after a wiring fix, and now this Powerwall keeps charging overnight

A person's hand adjusts the control panel of a heating device displaying temperature and pressure readings.

Tech

After Australia's battery boom, hot water is emerging as the next money-saving grid tool

A water heater with warning labels and energy guide stickers set against a brick wall in a dimly lit space.

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Homeowner questions whether gas water heater is safe after sitting in floodwater

A water heater covered in safety and promotional stickers in a dimly lit basement.

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Homeowner asks how old a water heater is, and commenters say the tank is 'into the afterlife'

A white water tank connected to pipes and valves on a wall in a mechanical room.

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Homeowner paid $1,400 for a warranty water heater swap, and now feels ripped off