Wastewater flushed down the drain can be used to heat and cool homes and buildings in a sustainable way and climate experts say it's an untapped source of energy due to its stable temperature of ...
In the face of energy cost swings and the desire to run cleaner and more efficiently, more homeowners are raising the stakes on their heating and cooling tech and their investment in long-term ...
Heat pumps work a lot like air conditioners, with the key exception that they can cool and heat your home — even though the name “heat pump” doesn’t exactly imply that.
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Window heat pumps are an alternative to traditional HVAC systems and other types of heat pumps. But do they take care of the ...
High interest rates and soaring home prices have plenty of people making big changes to their current homes, rather than ...
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Everything to know about heat pump systems

A heat pump doesn't generate heat; it transfers it from one place to another. It's an appliance with a bright future in an eco-conscious country.
A heat pump can significantly reduce your home's cooling and heating bills by lowering your energy usage while still keeping you comfortable. It's great for the environment, too. But that's only when ...
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 ...
Compact heat pumps that slot into windows could be a planet-friendly way to efficiently heat and cool apartment buildings without breaking the bank, experts say. While many single-family residences ...
Heating engineers across Britain are being encouraged to install government-funded heat pumps in their own homes, as part of a new push to accelerate the rollout of clean heating technology. The ...
As the southern Willamette Valley slogs through another extreme heat watch, residents may wonder how they can cool their homes without breaking the bank. If you live in Lane County, there's a good ...