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The plumbing industry remains a large, essential service market in 2026, with demand supported by new construction, remodeling, leak repair, water-efficiency upgrades, and aging infrastructure. The figures below are primarily U.S.-focused because the newest official labor, housing, and water-use data are published most consistently in the United States. Key plumbing industry statistics The U.S. plumbers industry is worth $191.4 billion in 2026. There are about 129,000 plumbing businesses in the United States in 2026. The market has grown at a …

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Water heating remains one of the most important utility cost categories in the typical U.S. home. The latest data shows that costs are shaped by three main factors: how much hot water a household uses, what electricity or natural gas costs locally, and which water heater technology is installed. The statistics below show where water heating costs come from and where the biggest savings opportunities now sit. All figures below are U.S. figures unless otherwise noted. Key water heating cost …

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The tankless water heater market is growing quickly as buyers look for compact, on-demand, and more energy-efficient hot water systems. Grand View Research estimates the global market at $4.02 billion in 2024, rising to $4.34 billion in 2025, and reaching $9.41 billion by 2033. Using Grand View Research’s 2025 market estimates, tankless water heaters account for about 13.64% of the broader $31.81 billion global water heater market by value. The category is also expanding much faster than the overall market, …

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Water heater energy usage remains one of the biggest utility loads in U.S. homes. As of March 2026, the most detailed household-level water-heating figures available come from the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, with monthly water-heating appendices released in 2025. Those figures show that water heating is still a major residential energy expense, and that usage changes meaningfully by fuel, region, and equipment type. Key Water Heater Energy Usage Statistics Water heating accounts for about 18% …

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