These are the best whole-house heat pumps from Consumer Reports' tests. These heat pumps are more efficient and can save you money.

Yes, it’s possible to install a heat pump on your own to save money. You’ll probably still need some professional help – as in an electrician, not a psychiatrist to counsel you when you wonder what ...

The typical range for heat pump costs is $4,206 to $7,688 with a national average of $5,947. Cost factors for installing a heat pump include the unit size, type, and efficiency; labor and permits; and ...

Heat pumps work best when they’re part of a well-prepared home, to be installed when the building envelope is attended to; ...

A few years ago, retired Maine couple George and Cathy Hardy installed their first heat pump inside their 1930s Cape-style house. Then they installed two more -- completely replacing their entire ...

Table of Contents Introduction Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings Environmental Impact Versatility in Heating and Cooling ...

Heat pumps can reduce carbon emissions associated with heating buildings, and many states have set aggressive targets to ...

Both the government and Nesta assume that a home with a heat pump would disconnect from the gas grid, meaning that it would no longer need to pay the daily “standing charge” for gas. This currently ...

With global warming becoming an urgent issue, heating our homes efficiently -- and sustainably -- has taken center stage. As ...

Heat pumps run on electricity instead of gas. They warm buildings by absorbing and amplifying heat from the air, ground, or water. They are widely seen as the best way of cutting emissions of carbon ...

April 2022 saw the introduction of government grants designed to help householders to install heat pumps as replacements for gas boilers. This technology is likely to become an increasingly popular ...