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By 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is expected to require all commercial water heaters to use condensing technology. The SUF commercial water heater offers superior performance with advanced features and complies with evolving local and national regulations.

Plumbing & Mechanical sat down with Bruce Carnevale, CEO of Bradford White, just after its most recent acquisition of Bock Water Heats, to learn the strategy behind this aggressive expansion approach.

A plumber recently asked us to inspect a home with issues related to radiant heating. The homeowner, Ronny, runs a company that builds commercial office buildings, and the plumber handles the plumbing work.

The condition of underground sanitary drainage is crucial for community health, but aging pipes pose significant challenges globally. Traditional replacement methods disrupt daily life and harm the environment. Trenchless technology minimizes these issues, making it essential for creating sustainable and resilient cities.

What happens if there’s a simultaneous call for domestic water heating and cooling?

Celebrating over 50 years of service, Harry Warren, Inc. has been named Plumbing & Mechanical’s 2025 Rep of the Year. Over the years, this family-run agency has grown from a one-man operation into a leading manufacturers’ rep by staying true to its core values: integrity, service and people-first leadership.

Water conservation has become a critical issue, with over 4 billion people living in water-stressed areas. Effective water management is vital for both commercial and residential businesses to address consumer concerns and comply with regulations.

Plumbing & Mechanical wants to know your most-used and most-wanted tools. Answer the questions on the survey today.

Every time we try flushing our toilet, it just swirls around the bowl and ever so slowly goes down. Does it do this on every other flush? No. Well, that ruled out an after-fill tube having slipped off of the overflow tube and, sure enough, once on site with tank lid removed, the ballcock’s after-fill tube was securely inside the overflow tube. 

Are you easy to do business with? You probably think that. Everyone thinks that. Chances are you can become easier to do business with. Everyone can. Here part one of 24 ways you can be easy to do business with.