If you live in the right area or have enough space, a heat pump water heater is a better choice than a tankless model. Here's why.

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 ...

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 ...

Consider Energy-Saving Options Before You Need to Find a Replacement Heat pump water heaters, like this ProTerra model from Rheem, are vastly more efficient than traditional storage tank water heaters ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...