One of the optimal goals in building or remodeling a home is to have it be as energy efficient as possible—who doesn’t want to save money on heating and cooling? Mini-split heat pumps have ...

3. Can heat pumps work in colder temperatures? Technological advancements allow heat pumps to work well below freezing outdoor temperatures. Dual fuel units provide a hybrid approach, using the ...

One member of the Wirecutter staff, in a large historic home in Pennsylvania, paid about $38,000 for a heat pump setup that included six interior mini-split units.

'A heat pump is designed to be the main heating and cooling system for the home,' adds Michael Zohouri, founder of Pyramid ...

Size (Capacity) A heat pump that’s too small for your needs will struggle to keep your home comfortable. On the other hand, an oversized unit will cost more, and if it isn’t a variable-speed ...

Mini-split air conditioners and heat pumps have been added to the Luxaire Acclimate™ and LX Series. The unit delivers heating and cooling to structures without ductwork, and can be used in homes, room ...

Hybrid dual-fuel hydronic systems utilize a heat pump’s high efficiency and decarbonization potential while leveraging a ...

Heat pumps are taking the world by storm, and for good reason. Not only are they many times more efficient than electric heaters, but they can also be used to provide cooling in the summer. Efficie… ...

To get heat in the home, there are a few options to choose from, heat pump or furnace. The best option for your situation will vary based on which advantages are most beneficial to your home and area.

If the approximately 2,830,000 homes that replaced their AC units in 2022 had opted to install a heat pump instead, we would have prevented 3.6 million metric tons of emissions — the equivalent ...