If you’re considering a new heating and cooling system, you’ve likely come across heat pumps. They’ve been around for over a century, but in 2020, they officially surpassed gas furnaces in sales.

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Part of the problem is Vermont’s cold climate. During bouts of cold weather, some customers turn off their heat pumps, the report says, to rely on other fuels. This is due to the systems being pushed ...

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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 ...

As cooler months come in, you may be considering buying a heat pump for your home. But before doing that, there are some key considerations to think about.

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

A heat pump is a hefty investment, so you'll want it to run as smoothly as possible. And while there’s no doubt that this efficient heating system will pay off in the long run - both financially and ...

A split system heat pump's defrost sensor is used to detect ice buildup on the heat pump's outdoor coil. When ice builds up on the coil, it reduces the heat pump's ability to transfer heat, which can ...

If you’re a California homeowner and you’ve been feeling chilly this winter, there are plenty of reasons to go get a heat ...