(BPT) – When deciding on HVAC solutions, choosing between a heat pump or an air conditioner continues to be a hot debate for many homeowners. The truth of the matter is, both options can efficiently ...

Heat pumps are a popular choice for central air in the South. They both heat and cool—despite the somewhat misleading ...

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In the hierarchy of heating, heat pumps are the new kid on the block—a highly energy-efficient newcomer that both warms the air and serves as an air conditioner within a home. Furnaces, on the other ...

The name "heat pump" is a bit of a misnomer, says Kevin Kircher, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University who works with the Center for High Performance Buildings. "A lot of ...

When it comes to lower-energy home heating, it’s accurate in all senses to say that heat pumps are the new hotness. But unless you happen to work with them professionally, it’s fair to say their inner ...

Compact heat pumps that slot into windows could be a planet-friendly way to efficiently heat and cool apartment buildings without breaking the bank, experts say. While many single-family residences ...

Sales of super-efficient electric heat pumps are rising, now overtaking sales of gas furnaces in the U.S. But what are heat pumps? And why do some call them a key climate solution? Here are the ...