Don’t be fooled by the name: a heat pump doesn’t just pump heat into your home. Instead, it’s an HVAC system that uses refrigerant and a compressor to move heat throughout your home.

Heat pumps and air conditioners are HVAC tools that make your home’s temperature more livable. However, there are several key differences, and it’s good to understand them to make the most ...

Ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) harness heat stored underground to provide your home with space heating and hot water. They perform the same role as a gas, oil or LPG boiler in a central heating ...

A heat pump is a low-carbon way to heat your home. It's a sustainable replacement for fossil-fuel heating such as gas, oil or LPG, and can significantly reduce your household's carbon footprint. In ...

UK scientists designed a new heat pump concept that they claim could be particularly beneficial to newly developed areas or potential residential complexes. The system uses ice or ice slurry as ...

Heat pumps provide heating and cooling, making them versatile for year-round climate control. Air conditioners only cool your home, so you’ll need a discrete heat source if the winter is cold.

Today, advancements in heating technology make it possible to maintain comfort while also reducing environmental impact. One innovation leading the way in home comfort and efficiency is an ...

Wondering whether a heat pump would be right for your home? The folks at heat pump installers BOXT answer the most Googled questions. Electrek heard from Andy Pattison, head of renewables at BOXT ...

Learn more about the perks of switching your home to a heat pump, even if you live in a region with freezing temperatures. If you live in a colder climate, it's important to understand how these ...

A group of researchers from the University of Glasgow and the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom have presented an experimental flexible heat pump concept that can carry out a ...

East Lyme resident Shaun Baker decided to look into switching to an air source heat pump. He had read about the rebates and tax breaks, so he called 10 contractors from his utility’s approved list.