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 ...

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...

UK-based heat pump manufacturer Baxi has introduced its new HP60 series of high-temperature monobloc air source heat pumps. The range includes seven models with heating capacities of 4 kW, 6 kW, 8 kW, ...

U.S. startup Quilt has introduced a new three-zone ductless heat pump for residential use, offering independent temperature control across three areas with a single outdoor unit. The system uses R32 ...

If defrost isn’t working, something in the chain is broken. This step-by-step approach shows you exactly where to look and what to test.

South Korean scientists built an air source heat pump integrated with a photovoltaic thermal unit that can reportedly achieve an average heating and cooling coefficient of performance (COP) of 3.54 ...

Shipments of central a/c units and air-source heat pumps in the U.S. fell by hundreds of thousands of units in July, compared to July of last year, while shipments of both gas- and oil-fueled furnaces ...

Most heat pumps fall into the broad categories of ducted or ductless, but there are also a number of subcategories you should be aware of when choosing a heat pump for your home. Sam Becker ...

As electric vehicles and solar energy panels become more common, heat pumps are another step on the road to “beneficial electrification.” Heat pumps aren’t really furnaces, but can heat buildings.

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 ...

A common refrain is that they’re only effective in mild climates. We put that idea to the test. Credit...Photo illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Sofia Quaglia Heat pumps ...

How low can you go, really? That’s one question Alaska researchers are asking of a new heat pump prototype this winter. The new LG model purports to heat homes effectively even at -30 degrees ...