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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced new Energy Star® criteria for water heaters, the first in the history of the program. According to DOE projections, by the end of the ...

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Electric have collaborated to finalize, test and market the first product from a major brand to meet DOE's new Energy Star criteria ...

When is the best time to buy a new water heater? Hint: It’s not when the one you have fails. But that’s what many homeowners end up doing. They notice a leak—or worse, they’re surprised by a flood—and ...

Consider Energy-Saving Options Before You Need to Find a Replacement Heat pump water heaters, like this ProTerra model from Rheem, are vastly more efficient than traditional storage tank water heaters ...

Dear Jerry: My current 80-gallon electric hot water heater is 13 years old and working fine, but I thought it was a good idea to replace it now before problems start. The builder installed the ...

A 5-star water heater combines top-notch energy efficiency with excellent performance, making it ideal for environmentally conscious households. Its advanced technology ensures rapid heating while ...