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Heat pumps: Volatility now, opportunity ahead

What changing specifications, incentives, and system integration mean for distributor inventory and training decisions.

February 20, 2026

Incentive programs such as the federal Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and expanding state-level rebate structures have increased interest among building owners, engineers, and facility managers, nudging contractors to evaluate heat pump solutions more seriously.

The WarmlyYours TempZone Floor Heating Ruler Cable with GripStrips close up.

WarmlyYours Q2 sales report shows growth from Ruler Cable

The company's Q2 sales report shows a 1.8% growth in total electric floor heating sales.

August 21, 2025

A recent report from WarmlyYours found that a large portion of the electric floor heating sales could be attributed to their TempZone Floor Heating Ruler Cable.

NIBCO Webstone Y-pattern thermostatic mixing valves

These thermostatic mixing valves are available now.

August 5, 2025

NIBCO's Webstone TMVs offer coinvent and compact installation.

Rheem’s ProTerra model installed in a kitchen

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State of the water heating market

Experts share tech trends and regulation insight.

Brandon Paykamian

March 14, 2025

The global water heater market, valued at over $29 billion in 2023, is expected to reach approximately $40.09 billion by 2030, driven by demand for energy-efficient systems controlled by smartphone apps. However, new U.S. Department of Energy regulations mandating only high-efficiency condensing water heaters may present challenges for manufacturers.

EasyHeat self-regulating heater system

October 29, 2024

With user-friendly plug-in installation and energy-saving thermostat control, the system is ideal for preventing ice from forming inside 3/4-inch to 6-inch diameter water lines in temperatures below -40°F (-40° C).

Pros and cons of a-la-carte, prepackaged and preassembled pumping systems

Which is the best choice to meet the needs of distributors and end users?

Jeff Wilder

May 17, 2022

When it comes to stocking pumping equipment and components for your customers, having what they need — when and how they need it — goes a long way in delivering quality customer service.

Dan Holohan: Troubleshooting the cuckoo's nest

Help your contractor customers be well-rounded in heating systems.

Dan Holohan

August 30, 2021

The steam seminar was to be in North Carolina, which was strange enough, that being the state where most folks only know how to say, “Heat pump, please.” It was also going to be sparsely attended. Oh, and the location was a nasty, windowless, brick-walled basement room in what used to be a hospital, but was now an office building. I immediately looked around for Jack Nicholson and Nurse Ratched. Welcome to the cuckoo’s nest.

Lochinvar launches reverse indirect water heater for continuous hot water

July 19, 2021

Providing up to 30 GPM of continuous hot water delivery, the Reverse Indirect Water Heater is designed for multi-family, commercial and large residential water heating applications using a hydronic system.

Dan Holohan: Baseboard adventures

Sometimes you have to re-think the usual way of doing things.

Dan Holohan

June 25, 2021

So this fella comes up to me after a hot-water seminar and tells me about a problem he's having with this copper-fintube baseboard loop he installed in this big hall with a bunch of offices. "I can't get the end hot," he said.