When you think about cutting your utility bill, your mind probably jumps to energy-guzzling appliances like your fridge, TV or washing machine. But here’s something you might not realize: your water ...

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 ...

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 ...

Heat pump water heaters offer an energy-efficient alternative for homeowners planning ahead before replacing a failing water ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Your next water heater could be a heat pump. Starting in 2029, many electric water heaters on store shelves will have to use heat pump technology to comply with new energy efficiency standards ...

A few years ago, my neighborhood went through an extended blackout, and I had to take a few ice cold showers during the cold weather, and that reminded me that I shouldn’t take hot water for granted.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

My power company is promoting heat pump water heaters and offering incentives to retrofit. It is something I've been thinking about for a while so I contacted two companies listed on the power company ...