The highly efficient devices are the darlings of the environmental movement. Here’s why. By Hilary Howard Heat pumps, which both warm and cool buildings and are powered by electricity, have been ...

C onventional heat pumps have been heating and cooling homes for decades. In fact, about one in three homes in the United States already uses one. However, heat pumps are mostly f ...

Heat pumps are a popular choice for central air in the South. They both heat and cool—despite the somewhat misleading ...

Are heat pumps worth it and should you invest in one for your home? The news is full of opinions and more than a few myths ...

Even in extremely cold climates, heat pumps outperformed three times better than traditional gas and oil installations. To understand how heat pumps work, imagine the opposite of a ...

Federal incentives for home energy improvements are running out at the end of the year, so it’s decision time for anyone who ...

If you want to heat or cool your home, a heat pump seems like the logical solution. Here's everything you need to know to decide whether getting one makes sense for your home. Andrew King is an ...

Heat pumps can keep your home cozy in the winter and — despite their name — cool your home efficiently in the summer. You can save up to $2,000 with federal tax ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Despite ample evidence to the contrary, heat pumps are still ...

Federal incentives for home energy improvements are running out at the end of the year, so it’s decision time for anyone who has been thinking about a heat pump. The right decision can depend on where ...