Despite what you hear, heat pumps can handle harsh winters. Here's why the “don’t work in the cold” belief is just a myth and debunk other misconceptions.

In the face of energy cost swings and the desire to run cleaner and more efficiently, more homeowners are raising the stakes on their heating and cooling tech and their investment in long-term ...

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A heat pump doesn't generate heat; it transfers it from one place to another. It's an appliance with a bright future in an eco-conscious country.

Homeowners looking for an energy-efficient alternative to traditional air conditioners in the spring and summer months (and furnaces in the winter) might want to invest in a heat pump. It's a type of ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

With global warming becoming an urgent issue, heating our homes efficiently -- and sustainably -- has taken center stage. As winters become more unpredictable (and unexpectedly harsh), finding ...

A heat pump is a hefty investment, so you'll want it to run as smoothly as possible. And while there’s no doubt that this efficient heating system will pay off in the long run - both financially and ...

Heat pumps are having a moment in the spotlight—or as close to one as a heating and cooling appliance can get. Whether it’s ducted heat pumps, mini-splits, or even geothermal systems, there’s a buzz ...

To put it simply, a heat pump is a mechanical device that transfers heat from a colder area to a warmer area. Pretty much every home has a heat pump: you might not realize it, but there’s one hiding ...

A split system heat pump's defrost sensor is used to detect ice buildup on the heat pump's outdoor coil. When ice builds up on the coil, it reduces the heat pump's ability to transfer heat, which can ...