Part 1 in this series covered defrost cycle problems in heat pumps. Now, let's discuss the second major winter issue: heat pumps stuck in one mode. The customer calls and says the system won't switch ...

If you’re currently scratching your head and wondering, ‘Why is my heat pump not turning on?’ you’re not the first person to ask this question. After all, heat pumps run like well-oiled machines 99% ...

Heat pumps use outside temperature differences to make our homes cozy and warm, while lowering our reliance on fossil fuels ...

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

Humble heat pumps are having their moment. Last year, Americans installed 4 million of the ultra-low-carbon heating and cooling appliances — beating out gas furnaces for the first time. In Europe, ...

Your backup heat is supposed to be the quiet safety net in your home’s comfort system, not the star of the show. Yet in many houses, the setup looks perfectly normal until a cold snap hits, the ...

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

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 Contributor ...

At a recent meeting of the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSPHA), Enertech business development manager Rob Derksen shared tips for how HVAC contractors can become better at ...