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

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 ...

Just about every manufacturer recommends homeowners have their ducted, air-source heat pumps serviced twice a year — once in the spring and once in the fall. Most believe that semi-annual maintenance ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

How do you assess the viability of a heat pump? Through an Independent Project with Professor George Serafeim, Meghavi Talati (MBA 2023) set out to develop a tool to help the average consumer navigate ...

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Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

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Auckland, New Zealand – As demand grows for energy-efficient climate control, Happy Air Heat Pumps is drawing attention to the role of professional installation and regular servicing in maintaining ...