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July
14
 

Heat Pump Water Heaters from Conventional Homes to Smaller Spaces: Split Systems are the Future

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
3:00 PM EST
 
Integrated tower heat pump water heaters were an important first step in electrification, but real-world installations reveal significant frustration... Integrated “tower” heat pump water heaters were an important first step in electrification, but real-world installations reveal significant frustration and limitations around space, noise, comfort, condensate management, and performance. Split systems solve these challenges while delivering superior efficiency, homeowner comfort, and installation flexibility.

This webinar explores how heat pump water heaters actually work, the practical problems created by integrated tower designs, and why split systems are rapidly becoming a practical solution for contractors and homeowners across single-family, manufactured, multi-family, and ADU applications. You’ll see performance comparisons, real-world efficiency data, and clear guidance on when and why to consider split systems.

Get ready to move beyond the limitations of tower units and deliver better hot water solutions that prioritize customer comfort and long-term satisfaction.
 
Learning Objectives:
  • Identify where split-system heat pump water heaters can provide advantages for contractors and homeowners
  • Compare the advantages of splits over unitary towers
  • Evaluate the potential energy savings and efficiency improvements offered by split-system heat pump water heaters
About the Instructor:
Rod Williams was born in Australia and is currently the President of Eco-logical. After completing his commerce studies, he left home to see the world at age twenty-three. His first overseas trip saw him catch the Trans-Siberian railroad across Russia which excited him for more adventure.

He has lived and worked in Australia, France, Switzerland, London and Newburyport Massachusetts and conducted business in forty countries during his business development career. He has always had a keen interest in history and what makes people tick in each of those societies.

During the last 15 years he has worked in the energy efficiency and electrification industry whilst living in Santa Cruz California with his wife Sheila and youngest daughter, Sophie. He considers himself bi-coastal, but in his case, meaning West Coast USA and East Coast Australia.

 

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