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Articles Tagged with ''water heaters''

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AHRI Data Shows Water Heater Shipments Remain Soft in 2026

U.S. shipments of residential gas storage water heaters for April 2026 decreased -1.6 percent, to 361,801 units, compared to 367,604 units shipped in April 2025.
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Kristen R. Bayles
June 26, 2026

The latest numbers show that water heater shipments continued to soften in April, reflecting many of the same economic pressures affecting residential construction and remodeling activity. 


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And So It Flows: Heat Pump Water Heaters in Real Life
And So It Flows Podcast

Heat Pump Water Heaters in Real Life

Contractors may want to start getting “heat pumped up.”
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Kristen R. Bayles
June 18, 2026
On a recent episode of And So It Flows, Kristen Bayles sat down with Gregg Holladay, business development manager for specialty markets at Bradford White, to discuss the growing role heat pump water heaters are expected to play in the residential plumbing market and why contractors need to start preparing now.
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Robert Aldrich, VP of  product engineering for North America Water Heating at A. O. Smith.

Robert Aldrich appointed vice president of product engineering for North America Water Heating at A. O. Smith

Aldrich joined A. O. Smith in 2001 as part of the company’s four-year manufacturing rotational program.
March 12, 2026

With more than two decades of engineering and product development leadership at A. O. Smith, Aldrich steps into the role at a critical moment for the water heating industry.  



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Rheem showcased new products at 2026 NAHB IBS

Rheem shared heat pump technology to support the market segment.
February 24, 2026

Rheem showcased nearly a dozen products during IBS 2026.


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The logo for Noritz new initiative, "Commercial One."

Noritz NCC199 CDV Pro commercial water heater

The product will be unveiled at the 2026 AHR Exo.
January 21, 2026

The NCC199 is engineered specifically for high-demand commercial and industrial water heating applications.


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A technician from Johnson & Jonet shakes hands with a school official.

Valley View Elementary reduces carbon footprint with A. O. Smith Cyclone Flex water heater

Valley View Elementary School in Green Bay, Wis., upgraded its aging water heater.
January 14, 2026

By replacing a 15-year-old gas unit with A. O. Smith’s Cyclone FLEX water heater, the school increased efficiency to as much as 98% while ensuring consistent hot water for kitchens and student handwashing, and reducing its overall carbon footprint.


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The QuickFitting SurePress and Push-to-Connect water heater connectors.

QuickFitting Water Heater Connectors

The company has announced two new Water Heater Connectors, designed to streamline installations in confined spaces with no glue or flame required.
November 3, 2025

These water heater connectors feature two instillation methods: SurePress and Push-to-Connect. 


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Bradford White Canada expands product offering with introduction of Bock oil-fired water heaters

The manufacturer announced that Bock’s 32- and 50-gallon units will soon be available through Canadian distribution.
October 31, 2025
A Rheem representative in front of a presentation with several attendees.

Rheem supports Heat Pump Water Heater Day efforts

Activities highlight the present & future of heat pump technology.
October 21, 2025

Rheem will host "The Advanced Water Heating Initiative" and "Heat Pump Water Heater Day Q&A Panel" with Tim House and Scott Petty. 


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Rethinking tankless: fact over fiction

Debunking misconceptions about cost, cold climates, and high-demand performance. 
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Kristen R. Bayles
October 15, 2025

Many people still hesitate when they hear the phrase “tankless water heater.” The myths run deep: they won’t work in cold climates, they’re too expensive, they can’t keep up with demand. These misconceptions are fueled by early limitations in the technology and years of hearsay passed along between homeowners – and even some tradespeople.


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