How effective are water heaters for radiant heating? That seems to be a hot topic in the Radiant Panel Association (RPA), according to John Carpenter, territorial heating manager for D&C Plumbing & ...

Tankless water heaters, also known as on-demand water heaters, are quite popular with forward-thinking homeowners, and for good reason. A tankless water heater has no tank (you're welcome). Instead of ...

The Rinnai RL75iN is a powerful, high-performance tankless water heater that guarantees a steady and efficient supply of hot water. With a maximum output of 180,000 BTUs and a max flow rate of 7.5 GPM ...

Tankless water heaters and tank water heaters both heat water for kitchen or bath use, but they do so with fundamentally different methods. Tankless water heaters heat the water as soon as the tap is ...

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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).

If you’re looking to replace an aging (or failed) water heater, particularly a standard gas or electric one, you’re in luck. Chances are good that any newer model will be more energy-efficient than ...

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 ...