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 ...

What's the difference between warm air and cool air? In fact, what does “temperature” even mean? It's stranger than you think. At a basic level, if you increase the temperature of air, you increase ...

Heat pumps are a popular choice for central air in the South. They both heat and cool—despite the somewhat misleading ...

If you want to heat or cool your home, a heat pump seems like the logical solution. Here's everything you need to know to decide whether getting one makes sense for your home. Andrew King is an ...

Heat pumps offer a more efficient way to keep homes warm in winter and have been touted as a key technology in the fight against climate change. Sales of the machines in Europe grew to 3 million units ...

The highly efficient devices are the darlings of the environmental movement. Here’s why. By Hilary Howard Heat pumps, which both warm and cool buildings and are powered by electricity, have been ...

Are you sick of your gas furnace? Expensive AC unit driving you crazy? Well, if you're looking for an alternative, you're in luck. Heat pumps are an extremely cost-effective alternative to more ...

If you’re a homeowner, you’re always looking to keep your energy costs down, ideally in a way that’s environmentally friendly. And if you were also able to get federal tax credits and cash rebates for ...

While most people might not be familiar with heat pump technology or how it works, it is used to help make them more comfortable every day at work, especially on hot summer days. To feel a heat pump ...

A common refrain is that they’re only effective in mild climates. We put that idea to the test. Credit...Photo illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Sofia Quaglia Heat pumps ...

What if the same innovative technology that propels rockets into space could transform how industries manage heat? It’s not just a futuristic fantasy—it’s happening now. Drawing inspiration from ...