Heat pumps are the single biggest tool for U.S. households to cut carbon emissions and curb unhealthy air pollution. They’re also far more efficient than the fossil-fueled or electric resistance ...

Electric HVAC systems can help you keep your home comfortable using a fraction of the energy. We spoke to experts to find out just how efficient they are. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...

Heat pumps are everywhere, but one bad install could spell disaster for a contractor’s reputation. Studies are consistently showing that more and more homeowners are curious about the technology. If ...

A heat pump functions as a typical air conditioning system in the cooling mode — absorbing heat from indoors and rejecting it outdoors. In heating mode, the coils reverse their functions. The outdoor ...

Heat pumps are a relatively new way to heat your home, so HGTV star Mike Holmes answered some common questions about these ...

Heat pumps are hot. And when the need arises, they’re pretty cold, too. These high-efficiency electric fixtures heat and cool using your home’s existing ductwork. That means they can replace a ...

Three years ago, the mercury dipped well below zero, significantly colder than this week. The Globe reached out to heat pump owners to see how their systems fared in the bitter cold in February 2023.

Heat pumps can save you about $370 per year and are good for the planet. By Sara Kiley Watson Published Oct 2, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily ...

7 questions to ask yourself or a professional ...