A hot steamy shower is a beautiful thing. Many of us take it for granted – until something goes wrong, like the water heater failing, often catastrophically, leaving a big mess. Of course, we want to ...

Many communities across the United States embrace the idea of fighting climate change and advancing sustainability initiatives, but Riverside, California does more than talk a good game. So do many of ...

The HP-40 hybrid is a 40-gallon hybrid heat pump water heater for smaller residential applications. It has twice the efficiency of a standard electric water heater, says the company. The unit offers ...

Heat pump water heaters have been around for decades, but it’s only recently that they’ve emerged as a go-to for energy efficiency. More households are opting for heat pump water heaters than ever ...

A hybrid water heater or heat pump water heater is a home appliance that is capable of generating electricity directly to heat the water within the tank like a standard water heater, but can also use ...

The Veritus HPWH raises the bar on energy efficiency and simplifies installation and operation, serving as a sustainable ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Last week I wrote about "hybrid" water heaters, a relatively new type of water heater that includes features of both storage and tankless models. This week I’ll cover another type of water heater that ...