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In North Carolina, dueling heating and cooling bids show why upfront cost is only part of the math
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (650+ words) Replacing an aging HVAC system can feel like a pop quiz in thermodynamics, especially when contractors offer completely different answers. That is exactly what happened to one North Carolina homeowner, whose bids came down to a standard air conditioner with…...
MRCOOL unveils DIY heat pump that doubles as air conditioning
14+ hour, 8+ min ago (551+ words) We may receive a fee from trusted installers when you request a quote, or a commission when you buy through links on our site. This helps us keep our content independent, well-researched and up to date – Learn more Homeowners might…...
Water heater warning signs Houston homeowners shouldn’t ignore
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (182+ words) HOUSTON – Water heaters can go years without getting much attention because they are often tucked away in a garage, utility room or other area of the home. But routine maintenance can help homeowners identify potential problems before they become more…...
Ardagh plans to build electric heat pump system
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (284+ words) Published 12th August, 2026 by Emily Nutbean Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe) is planning to build an electricity-powered heat supply system at its Obernkirchen, Germany facility. The project is designed to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency across the facility. The system…...
We’ve Got Sexy Heat Pumps. Now It’s Time for Sexy Water Heaters.
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (1501+ words) Boston-based startup Reservoir has raised an $8 million seed round to commercialize heat pump-powered water heaters. Boston-based startup Reservoir wants to change that, raising a $8 million seed round to bring its sexier, techier heat pump water heaters to market. Asymmetric Capital…...
Reservoir raises $8M to make water heaters that people??? and the grid??? will actually want
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (234+ words) Reservoir has built an ultra-efficient water heater that can predict hot water demand, store energy, and detect plumbing leaks throughout a home....
A. O. Smith launches CO??? split heat pump water heater for residential use
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (380+ words) US-based water heating company A. O. Smith has launched an outdoor split-system heat pump water heater (HPWH) designed to extend heat pump water heating to colder climates and space-constrained homes. Developed in partnership with Panasonic, the Voltex X system uses carbon dioxide…...
MRCOOL® Launches 115V DIY Heat Pump With No Outdoor Unit as HVAC Wait Times Grow
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (459+ words) Aug 11, 2026, 15:50 ET The new MRCOOL® Monoblock MTHP Series is a 115V plug-in, wall-mounted heat pump designed to heat and cool garages, home offices, ADUs, and other spaces without an outdoor condenser or refrigerant-line installation. HICKORY, Ky., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As homeowners face…...
Family's new water heater still runs cold, online users point to one costly installation mistake
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (418+ words) A troubled Redditor, living with their parents, is stuck in a situation where only freezing water is available, and after a 40-hour standing-only workweek, a hot shower seems more like a necessity than a luxury. In a post on Reddit,…...
Townhouse owner finds blue box by water heater, and plumbers say it could boost hot water upstairs
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (463+ words) An unmarked and unplugged blue device mounted beside a townhouse water heater left one homeowner searching for an explanation. The confused resident took to Reddit for answers. Commenters said it might be tied to the lack of hot water on…...