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 ...

Heat pump water heaters have been around for decades, but they’re becoming more popular as a go-to for their energy efficiency. More households are opting for heat pump water heaters than ever before, ...

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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 ...