The Emerge X Air Source Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) optimizes heat transfer and minimizes emissions, making it both environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

The AHR Expo was held in Chicago's McCormick Convention Center from Jan. 22-24, 2024. Over 48,000 attendees interacted with 1,875 exhibitors across the North and South Halls, with 527,520 sq. ft. of space for products, technologies, and skill demonstrations.

The 20 products highlighted here have earned the distinction of being Plumbing & Mechanical’s Top Products of 2023 based on the number of pageviews on www.pmmag.com. Congratulations to those products on this year’s list.

The American Standard Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater is available in several gallon capacities, has five unique operating modes, a habit-learning algorithm that ensures hot water when needed, and energy savings when it is not.

This plumbing-focused edition will assist the reader in evaluating heat pump water heater (HPWH) technology while investigating the emerging technology’s advantages and limitations in both retrofit and new construction applications.

The Veritus Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) serves as a sustainable option providing energy savings and reliable domestic hot water for a wide variety of commercial applications.

The Voltex 120V Plug-In Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) is specifically designed to meet the demands of gas replacements, offering an easy 120V installation that plugs into a standard electrical outlet.

As more and more cities and states seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it’s clear that regulatory activity is clearly driving the push to electrification and decarbonization.

Illinois-based water heating manufacturer Intellihot was recently recognized by Fast Company on its “The Best Workplace For Innovators” list for 2023. 

Attending trade shows both large and small have always been an integral part of keeping our business abreast of changes within the PHVAC industry. Our employees knew that upon my return, there would be new innovative products joining the tried and true offerings we provided for our customers.