Hybrid heating systems consist of both a heat pump and gas furnace, offering heating flexibility. But are they a necessity or ...

C onventional heat pumps have been heating and cooling homes for decades. In fact, about one in three homes in the United States already uses one. However, heat pumps are mostly f ...

In the hierarchy of heating, heat pumps are the new kid on the block—a highly energy-efficient newcomer that both warms the air and serves as an air conditioner within a home. Furnaces, on the ...

Home heating contributes to nearly a third of the average U.S. utility bill — more than any other system in a home. To make matters worse, home heating costs are on the rise.

HVAC contractors are increasingly adopting hybrid heating solutions, blending conventional methods with advanced technology to enhance energy efficiency and system performance. One such approach is ...

I bought a single heat pump minisplit for my ranch style home in 2015 that has provided the large majority of my heat and air ...

Heat pumps and furnaces, while similar, have a few key differences. If you’re between both, here’s the scoop on heat pumps vs. furnaces.

A hybrid heat pump requires less remedial work: you may keep the original boiler and radiators. Cavity-wall and other forms of insulation will help you retain heat and use less energy, and these ...

Here are contemporary examples of how contractors have combined high-end systems to meet homeowner’s heating and cooling demands.

Flow Environmental Systems launches ANSWR, a CO2 heat pump that cuts emissions, lowers costs, and transforms heating and ...

Need a new furnace or central AC? Consider installing a heat pump. Here’s how to choose one, plus details about the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program.