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 ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Thom Dunn Thom Dunn is a writer focusing on home heating and cooling. He once blew up a ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

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, ...

What I learned about what to buy, how to save and what to avoid before plugging in a heat pump water heater. In December, I became the proud parent of a new heat pump water heater. Contractors showed ...

The residential heating and cooling industry is facing unprecedented regulatory changes from both federal and state mandates. Government leaders from 24 states have instituted ambitious residential ...