I should say right off the bat that the one thing missing from the equation when you see it advertised is a bucket (or ...

New rules that aim to eventually transition natural gas water heaters to newer technology brought a packed house to San ...

In December, I became the proud parent of a new heat pump water heater. Contractors showed up at my house and plugged it in.

The rule to ban the sale and installation of all gas-burning furnaces would start Jan. 1, 2029, followed by a ban on ...

Designed around magnetic induction, the setup shows how spinning rotors can produce scalable hot water output off the grid.

When some of the most aggressive anti-pollution appliance measures begin next year, Bay Area homeowners will need to spend ...

Flushing your water heater is an important piece of home maintenance. If you've never done it, here's why you should.

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...

Heat pump water heaters have been around for decades, but they’re becoming more popular as a go-to for their energy efficiency. More households are opting for heat pump water heaters than ever before, ...

Producing hot water off-grid is a surprisingly energy-intensive activity, and although it looks simple on its surface it can ...

At a recent meeting of the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSPHA), Enertech business development manager Rob Derksen shared tips for how HVAC contractors can become better at ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...