Dear Jim: I should replace my old heating/cooling system with a more efficient one. With gas prices going up, shortages of propane, etc., is installing a geothermal heat pump wise and what types are ...

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

An HVAC technician and a homeowner stand outside while looking at a heat pump - StockMediaSeller/Shutterstock If you've been thinking about replacing your old air ...

Heat pumps have annually outsold gas furnaces for several years now, and with the recent introduction of more high-efficiency, cold-climate, air-source heat pumps, that trend is likely to continue.

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...

According to a recent survey conducted by The ACHR NEWS in conjunction with myCLEARopinion, most homeowners have some sort of knowledge/familiarity with geothermal HVAC (41%). Of the homeowners ...

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

Researchers at the University of Padova in Italy have proposed to improve the performance of residential air heat pumps with air-geothermal heat exchangers and have found this combination may reduce ...

If you've been thinking about replacing your old air conditioning unit, or you're stressing out about how expensive it's getting to keep your home comfortable, it might be time to consider a heat pump ...