Heat pumps have annually outsold gas furnaces for several years now, and with the recent introduction of more high-efficiency, cold-climate, air-source heat pumps, that trend is likely to continue.

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 ...

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 ...

People who rent their homes, or don’t have enough money to make major upgrades to their homes, have for many years been left out of a major shift in heating and cooling technology that can improve ...

Geothermal or air source heat pump—which one is the better choice? In this video, I break down the pros, cons, efficiency, ...

Are heat pumps really noisy? What you’ll actually hear at home - Heat pump noise is a common concern for homeowners ...

CLIFFORD, N.D. — In 1991, Nancy Drew and her husband Jim Erickson installed a ground source heat pump on the family farm while completely remodeling the house. "It was just a smarter system than fuel ...

It is becoming easier for homeowners to find more environmentally friendly ways to heat their homes. The most popular alternative and more efficient heating method is air source heat pumps. Government ...

Mostly discussed as a low-carbon alternative to a gas boiler, here’s what heat pumps can and can’t do during warm weather ...