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 ...

Window heat pumps are an alternative to traditional HVAC systems and other types of heat pumps. But do they take care of the ...

A 2024 American Gas Association analysis found natural gas heating remained more affordable than heat pumps in 41 states, ...

Air-source heat pumps work with the air around the heat pump. Ground-source heat pumps — also known as geothermal — use pipes that circulate liquid underground to either gather or discharge heat.

Heat pumps electrify your heating and cooling to be more efficient. New technology could solve one of their lingering problems. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy ...

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 ...

Federal incentives for heat pump installations expire this year. Homeowners can choose between air-source and ground-source systems. Heat pumps cut energy use and emissions more efficiently than ...

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 ...

Outdoor air-source heat pump unit in a residential home - Prathan Chorruangsak/Getty Images More than half of the energy you use and pay for in your home is for space heating and air conditioning, per ...

Federal incentives for home energy improvements are running out at the end of the year, so it’s decision time for anyone who has been thinking about a heat pump. The right decision can depend on where ...

FILE - A condenser sits on the roof during the installation of a heat pump on Jan. 20, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) (David Zalubowski, Copyright ...