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: New Habitat for Humanity Canada homeowner family, Noel and his son, celebrate with Habitat New Brunswick staff.

Rinnai partners with Habitat for Humanity Canada

Rinnai will donate 48 REHP Water Heaters to nine projects.

December 23, 2025

Rinnai America Corporation will donate 48 Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters to nine Habitat for Humanity Canada projects in 2025–2026, helping provide high-efficiency hot water while advancing electrification and reducing carbon emissions in new homes.

A man riding a horse with, "Go wild," beside it, as well as the QSC and Catalyst 2026 logos.

QSC announces Catalyst 2026

The conference will take place on March 23-25, 2026 in Oklahoma City.

December 23, 2025

Catalyst is an annual conference for service and repair contractors, and focuses on strengthening leadership, business performance and industry connections.

Top ten of 2025: The most-read articles on Plumbing & Mechanical

Our top stories of 2025, based on the number of unique pageviews.

December 23, 2025

In 2025, we brought you stories on everything from heat pump water heaters to the top 20 under 40 in the plumbing industry.

The Bradford White team posing with a check made out to Philabundance.

Bradford White supports Philadelphia and West Michigan communities through seasonal giving

The company made several charitable donations to the Philadelphia and West Michigan communities.

December 22, 2025

Bradford White deepened its community impact through a series of charitable initiatives, from launching its first 5K Against Breast Cancer to supporting hunger relief, holiday drives and workforce development.

PHCC of Washington launches No Hours Left Behind

The program aims to simplify workforce compliance for contractors.

December 22, 2025

The platform currently supports plumbing contractors, with additional features and expanded trade coverage planned as part of a long-term development roadmap.

Commonwealth M&A's co-founders, Rick Calabrese and Joe Bergin.

What it takes to sell a legacy business

How preparation, trust and timing shaped the successful sale of a 70-year-old plumbing company.

Kristen R. Bayles

December 22, 2025

When Ryan Edgington began exploring the value of Oxford Plumbing & Heating out of curiosity, the third-generation owner navigated the sale of a deeply rooted community business while preserving its people-first values.

Heather Ripley addressing a crowd, with her book "Next Level Now."

Heather Ripley launches updated “Next Level Now” book for home services

Public relations veteran shares insights and best practices for residential service companies to grow their business.

December 18, 2025

Originally released in 2021, Ripley's updated “Next Level Now” is now available on Amazon.

The Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric team at the to The JOY FM’s annual T-Shirts for Turkeys event.

Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric announces milestone year of community outreach and future-focused support programs

Company reports landmark results for T-Shirts for Turkeys and broadens efforts to serve Florida communities.

December 18, 2025

The company plans to expand its outreach initiatives throughout 2026 as part of its ongoing commitment to giving back.

Contractor Commerce selects Ripley PR as agency of record

The companies aim for this partnership to amplify Contractor Commerce's mission to empower contractors with e-commerce tools.

December 17, 2025

Ripley PR has been named agency of record for Contractor Commerce, supporting the company’s efforts to expand brand visibility and thought leadership across the plumbing, HVAC and electrical sectors as demand for contractor-led e-commerce continues to grow.