Air conditioning bills are spiking and as climate change starts to impact more parts of the country, air conditioners are running for longer periods. Now millions of Americans are starting to install ...

Heat pumps have become a kind of Rorschach test for the future of home comfort: to some people they are a climate solution, ...

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Federal energy data shows widespread HVAC installation issues, with airflow and duct design often limiting system performance during winter demand. Proper airflow is essential to system performance.

Heat pumps have annually outsold gas furnaces for several years now, and with the recent introduction of more high-efficiency, cold-climate, air-source heat pumps, that trend is likely to continue.

A heat pump heats and cools your home, functioning like a combined furnace and central air conditioner. Because they absorb and move heat from the air, heat pumps are exceptionally energy-efficient ...

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 ...

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Discover the key differences between heat pumps and furnaces, including energy efficiency, cost, and climate suitability.

Replacing or buying a new central air conditioning system can be a huge expense, so you’ll want to get it right. To peg down systems that are likely to last, we measure and track the reliability of ...

Cut your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint with a sustainable home upgrade 🌍 Heat pumps are an efficient, sustainable alternative to traditional heating systems like gas boilers. They ...