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Navigating the Shift: Innovation in Commercial Water Heating

Commercial water heating is moving beyond like-for-like replacement as efficiency standards, electrification policies and smart controls change how systems are specified, installed and serviced.
Rhea-Anne Pendley Matt Baranuk Dustin Wiggins
August 5, 2026

Federal standards may set the timeline, but state policies, building owner expectations and new technologies are accelerating commercial water heating’s high-efficiency transition.


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RectorSeal ClearDrain PVC Commercial

This product is rated for refrigeration capacities of up to 20 tons and offers a complete lineup of fittings for routing refrigeration case drains.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 23, 2026

The product is independently tested to ISO 22196:2011, and effective at preventing blockages caused by bacteria, known as white slime. 


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Getting Valve Selection Right in Commercial Buildings

Experts discuss the common mistakes, key considerations, and emerging trends shaping valve selection for long-term system performance
Hannah Belloli-Oster
Hannah Belloli-Oster
July 23, 2026

As sustainability goals, labor shortages, and connected building technologies continue to reshape the market, valve selection has become more strategic than ever. Manufacturers say successful valve selection requires looking beyond initial cost and considering how the valve will perform as part of the overall piping system throughout the life of the building.



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Daikin NEXIO Max Heat Pump

The system uses low-GWP R-32 refrigerant and Daikin variable-speed technology to provide heating and cooling across a range of operating conditions.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 9, 2026

The system is designed to align with common rooftop unit footprints, helping maintain existing curb and duct compatibility without requiring a curb adapter in some replacement projects. 



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Commercial Market Outlook: Retrofit Projects Lead the Way

Commercial market trends, labor challenges, retrofit demand, and what to prepare for
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Kristen R. Bayles
May 25, 2026

As commercial building owners continue to navigate economic uncertainty, labor shortages and changing customer demands, retrofit and renovation work is becoming a key opportunity across the plumbing market. In this article, learn where the commercial market is headed and how manufacturers, wholesalers, and contractors can adapt.



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Eastern Washington Hospital Mechanical System

Old Systems, New Demands: How Contractors are Navigating the Retrofit Market

Integrating high-efficiency equipment with existing piping and controls remains a key challenge (and opportunity) in today’s retrofit market
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Kristen R. Bayles
May 15, 2026
With an increase in retrofits in the current market, here’s how contractors are navigating the issues that come with it.
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AO Smith Voltex 120V Heat Pump Water Heater
Case Study

Heat Pump Water Heater Brings Efficiency and Cost Savings to California Apartment Complex

A.O. Smith
May 14, 2026

Unlike traditional high efficiency models, the Voltex 120V HPWH is designed to plug into a standard electrical outlet–eliminating the need for adaptors or restructuring.


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Lochinvar's Regent commercial tankless water heater.

Lochinvar Regent commercial tankless water heater

The Regent tankless water heater is available in three models.
March 25, 2026

The Regent unit features a Lochinvar-exclusive single water-tube, stainless steel heat exchanger and an internal circulating pump to maintain high-velocity flow. 


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BAC's Vertex control box.

Baltimore Aircoil Company commercial refrigeration solutions

BAC will showcase industrial and commercial refrigeration solutions at 2026 IIAR Conference & Heavy Equipment Expo.
March 2, 2026

Equipment on display at BAC's booth will include the Vertex evaporative condenser, featuring an EC fan system.


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Your next HVAC upgrade could help your wallet and the planet

High efficiency units are highly sought after in the commercial water heating industry and can lessen the environmental footprint while still delivering great hot water output.
Matt Baranuk Rhea-Anne Pendley
March 2, 2026

Many professionals are seeing an increase in the demand for more sustainable products and practices in the commercial sector.


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