Despite a dip in sales last year, heat pumps are continuing to take Europe by storm. These devices take energy from the air, ground or water and transform it into heat or cool air. But how, when and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Quilt's heat pumps are built containing a suite of sensors, which have delivered mountains of data that allow its engineers ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Simply put, a heat pump is a device that heats and cools our homes by transferring heat to cooler spaces, making cool spaces warmer, and warm spaces cooler. You may have one in your home, or your ...

Ideally, we would prefer not to use oil anymore for the same reasons we wouldn’t consider installing gas (not that it’s an ...

Heat pumps are electric appliances that can both heat and cool your home. Scientists see them as a climate solution because heat pumps reduce planet-heating emissions. They cut pollution from burning ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Despite ample evidence to the contrary, heat pumps are still ...