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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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Navien Korea Tour

In September, Navien invited engineers and reps to learn more about its products and tour its Seotan Factory in South Korea.

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Navien NPN Series product launch event

Navien took the first step into the non-condensing market by introducing their new Navien Premium Non-condensing (NPN) series tankless water heaters during their tankless innovation event at their North American headquarters in Irvine, CA. There was a live band, outdoor games, lobster, raffles and more to celebrate the launch.

Posted: December 19, 2019

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AHR Expo 2019

The annual HVAC convention gathered from Jan. 14-16 at the Georgia World Congress Center, attracting thousands of attendees and exhibitors from across the globe to two large convention halls.

January 21, 2019

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