Heat pumps function similarly to refrigerators or air conditioners, which take warm air from one space and send it to another. In the winter, a heat pump transfers heat from the outdoors inside and, ...

Discover the key differences between heat pumps and furnaces, including energy efficiency, cost, and climate suitability.

Air conditioning bills are spiking and as climate change starts to impact more parts of the country, air conditioners are running for longer periods. Now millions of Americans are starting to install ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2022. We are republishing it as part of our winter coverage. We’ve all heard the warnings: Winter is here and sky-high heating costs are expected ...

Get a firsthand look at how a Pennsylvania home transformed its energy costs by making the switch to a heat pump. Faith Foushee is a CNET contributor and a former writer for SaveOnEnergy.com, covering ...

HVAC contractors are increasingly adopting hybrid heating solutions, blending conventional methods with advanced technology to enhance energy efficiency and system performance. One such approach is ...