The highly efficient devices are the darlings of the environmental movement. Here’s why. By Hilary Howard Heat pumps, which both warm and cool buildings and are powered by electricity, have been ...

Heat pumps work best when they’re part of a well-prepared home, to be installed when the building envelope is attended to; ...

These are the best whole-house heat pumps from Consumer Reports' tests. These heat pumps are more efficient and can save you money.

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Do heat pumps work in large or old homes? Everything you need to know - Do heat pumps work in large or older homes? We look ...

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 ...

Heat pumps are being sold to consumers as a way of cutting carbon emissions from homes - but are they suitable for older or larger homes? A heat pump is an electric-powered system that uses heat from ...