A heat pump water heater -- like this one with a separate evaporator -- can reduce the amount of energy you use to heat water in your home. Sure, you can save money by using less hot water, but an ...

Heating water more efficiently can be a real money-saver, and utility rebates and federal incentives have made heat pump water heaters more affordable than ever. Mount Pleasant resident David Thompson ...

A heat pump water heater uses a heat pump to heat water for home use. It can replace traditional water tanks fueled by electricity, gas, propane, or oil, as well as tankless water heaters. Along with ...

Your water heater is one of the most inefficient appliances in your home — electric water heaters account for an average of 18% of your electricity costs, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

It's a classic win-win situation for all involved, but there's a way to take the efficiency to the next level. Plumber breaks ...

These water heaters are far more energy-efficient than conventional options. We put 10 models to the test. By Yasmeen Khan Heat pump water heaters have been around for decades, but it’s only recently ...

A few years ago, while attending an out-of-state family reunion, we decided to stop by a roadside fireworks store to put some extra boom in our Fourth of July celebration. Although it was a mild day, ...

Rheem experts lead discussions on design innovation, installation best practices, and the future of sustainable hot water Rheem experts lead discussions on design innovation, installation best ...

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 ...

The current standards for water heaters, which are specified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in 10 CFR 430.32(d), have been in effect since 2010. One aspect of the upcoming changes is the ...

There is a surprising amount of water heater inertia in our area — we are clinging to old-style heaters. I’ve been scratching my head about it. Mid-peninsula residents have been quick to adopt all ...

This is going to be a pretty short blog post because it turns out it’s not all that interesting living with a heat pump water heater. It works, it’s quiet, you pretty much forget about it. When I ask ...