The heat pump has become a common fixture in many parts of modern life. We now have reverse-cycle air conditioning, heat pump hot water systems, and even heat pump dryers. These home appliances have ...

The benefits of heat pumps and electrification are well known for industry professionals, technicians, and dealers, but the information gap lies amongst homeowners. Heat pumps are more energy ...

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 ...

A Virginia retrofit pairs propane and electric to eliminate resistance heat, cut energy costs, and deliver consistent comfort in winter conditions. Ther Rinnai tankless unit being installed. AFTON, VA ...

Home renovation expert Mike Holmes has long advised homeowners to do their homework before any major upgrade, and heat pumps are no exception. As more households consider switching to heat pump ...

Turboden, an Italian company specializing in renewable energy systems, announced that it has started up what it describes as the world’s largest steam-producing heat pump. The claim, if independently ...

A heat pump heats and cools your home, functioning like a combined furnace and central air conditioner. Because it absorbs and moves heat from the air, it is exceptionally energy-efficient and ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Thom Dunn Thom Dunn is a writer focusing on home heating and cooling. He once ...

Heat pumps are increasingly used for domestic hot water in Europe due to their efficiency and compatibility with solar power, but their lower operating temperatures can create conditions where ...

Researchers in Spain have developed a dual-condenser air-to-water heat pump that shifts domestic hot water production to daylight hours, maximizing PV self-consumption. The prototype boosted solar ...

Heat pumps are emerging as an important tool for helping to thwart climate change—not just in the South, but all over the country. They’re more energy-efficient than traditional heating and cooling ...