Bay Area air regulators will require people to replace broken water heaters with heat pump models starting next year. We ...

In December, I became the proud parent of a new heat pump water heater. Contractors showed up at my house and plugged it in. Presto, my gas bill fell by about 75 percent. A little free air ...

A heat pump water heater is an indoor unit that uses surrounding air to warm water. It plugs into a standard outlet.

There's a new type of highly efficient water heater on the block that is putting outdated gas and electric-resistance units to shame. As plumber Armando Ramos (@Plomeroenphoenix) explained on TikTok, ...

Guess who has two thumbs and no hot water? This guy!!! Our house is set up for gas everything: stove, oven, clothes dryer, furnace, and of course the water heater. We have enough power to switch to ...

At a recent meeting of the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSPHA), Enertech business development manager Rob Derksen shared tips for how HVAC contractors can become better at ...

A water heater is one of those home appliances that you don't think about until it stops working. However, a water heater can be a major energy eater, whether you're buying one for a new home or ...

When is the best time to buy a new water heater? Hint: It’s not when the one you have fails. But that’s what many homeowners end up doing. They notice a leak—or worse, they’re surprised by a flood—and ...

Electric hot water heaters typically cost less to install and maintain, but can come with higher monthly fuel costs. Gas and electric water heaters differ in lifespan, energy efficiency and how ...

In December, I became the proud parent of a new heat pump water heater. Contractors showed up at my house and plugged it in. Presto, my gas bill fell by about 75 percent. A little free air ...