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Articles Tagged with ''water heaters''

A photo of a expo hall and text that states, "Visit us at PHCC Connect Booth #412 Oct. 19-22."

Bradford White Brings Installation-focused Solutions to PHCC CONNECT 2026

Infiniti GC tankless and eF XT commercial models will be featured at Milwaukee event.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
October 19, 2026

The Infiniti GC will also be on display, and contractors can learn more about the tankless model during a dedicated educational session from 10-10:30 a.m., Oct. 21, in Learning Lab 1.


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Infographic with details on A. O. Smith's Fall promotion.

A. O. Smith Launches Fall Promotion with Participating Wholesale Partners

During this promotional window, contractors will have the opportunity to receive a $150 tool credit for each A. O. Smith Commercial Tank and Tankless unit purchased while supplies last.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
October 14, 2026

The promotion began on October 1st, and runs through November 30th. 


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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor: The Heat Pump Water Heater Debate

Industry veteran sounds off on electrification, natural gas, and water heating technologies
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
October 9, 2026

The conversation around heat pump water heaters is far from settled. In this letter, a retired plumbing contractor shares why he believes the industry should continue the debate.


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An infographic with "Water Heater Shipment Data" over a chart.

Water Heater Shipments Remain Mixed

Residential gas water heater shipments increased in July, while electric and commercial shipments declined compared with the same month last year.
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 30, 2026

AHRI's monthly shipment reports include aggregated information supplied by member companies participating in its Statistics Program. The data represents shipments to customers within the 50 states and District of Columbia, including both domestically produced and imported equipment.


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An infographic with "Water Heater Shipment Data" over a chart.

Water Heater Shipments Show Signs of Improvement in June

AHRI data shows residential gas and electric shipments returning to monthly growth, while the commercial market remains mixed through the first half of 2026.
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Kristen R. Bayles
August 27, 2026

Three of the four storage water heater categories posted year-over-year monthly increases: residential gas rose 6.7%, residential electric increased 0.8% and commercial electric jumped 10.9%. Commercial gas was the exception, declining 5%.


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An infographic with "Water Heater Shipment Data" over a chart.

Water Heater Shipments Stay Under Pressure Through May

AHRI's latest shipment report shows water heater residential numbers slowing, while commercial levels are up slightly.
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Kristen R. Bayles
July 24, 2026

The latest numbers indicate that residential demand remains under pressure, particularly for electric storage water heaters, while commercial shipments present a more mixed picture. 


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Diversified Heat Transfer ST Series Semi-Instantaneous Water Heater

Diversified Heat Transfer ST Series Semi-Instantaneous Water Heater

The company announced the introduction of a High Output Double Wall heat exchanger option.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 16, 2026

The new design is available across all ST Series models, including 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch shell sizes, providing engineers and contractors with more flexibility when designing high-demand domestic hot water systems.


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A contractor holding a tool.

Continuing Education Moves from Optional to Essential in Plumbing

The cost of falling behind is not limited to one missed product detail: it can show up in callbacks, efficiency problems, customer dissatisfaction and reduced contractor confidence.
Kristen Bayles 200x200 headshot
Kristen R. Bayles
July 14, 2026

Continuing education is no longer just about learning what is new. It is about protecting quality, reducing risk and making sure contractors are prepared for the systems they will be expected to install and service next.



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A. O. Smith Launches Summer Promotion with Participating Wholesale Partners

The promotion kicked off on July 1st.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 2, 2026

Contractors will have the opportunity to receive a $25 tool credit for every purchase of an A. O. Smith standard gas or electric water heater from participating wholesalers, while supplies last.


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Two firefighters in front of a firetruck.

From Firehouse to Jobsite: A Contractor's Approach to Water Heater Replacement

Firefighter Jesse Correira applies the same calm, methodical approach to plumbing as he does emergency response while upgrading residential hydronic systems.
Thomas Renner
July 1, 2026

A Massachusetts plumbing contractor replaced an aging indirect water heater with a larger system designed to accommodate future renovations and improve efficiency.


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