Fewer than 2 percent of Con Edison’s heat pump customers signed up for a program that would have reduced their annual bills by roughly $500. Switching from gas heat to an electric heat pump is ...

Heat pumps are hot. And when the need arises, they’re pretty cold, too. These high-efficiency electric fixtures heat and cool using your home’s existing ductwork. That means they can replace a ...

As we head into the colder months, HVACR technicians need to understand the fundamentals of defrost control board operation. While there are many types of defrost control boards on the market, they ...

Smart home startup Quilt introduced a three-zone heat pump on Tuesday that promises to maintain efficiency even in the kinds of demanding conditions that stymie traditional incumbents. The three-zone ...

Federal tax credits for residential solar panels, batteries and heat pumps expired, eliminating incentives that previously saved homeowners thousands of dollars. Emerging lease-to-own models and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you don't have a central HVAC system, a window heat pump, paired with some of the best hacks for a warmer house this winter, can be a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With utility bills on the rise, most homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to cut down their power bills. Depending on where you live, ...

It looks a little like a sleek window AC, but a new device from Chinese appliance giant Midea is actually a reversible heat pump that can both cool and heat a home—and it’s designed to heat ...

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Heat pumps can save you about $370 per year and are good for the planet. By Sara Kiley Watson Published Oct 2, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily ...