Discover the key differences between heat pumps and furnaces, including energy efficiency, cost, and climate suitability. Learn which heating system is best for your home and lifestyle.

When you want to save money on your HVAC costs, you may choose to investigate the benefits of installing a heat pump. Electric heat pumps give you both heating and cooling capabilities, meaning you ...

Susan and Thomas Hess were thrilled when they had a heat pump installed in November to replace their gas furnace and their ...

Get a firsthand look at how a Pennsylvania home transformed its energy costs by making the switch to a heat pump. Faith Foushee is a CNET contributor and a former writer for SaveOnEnergy.com, covering ...

Electric HVAC systems can help you keep your home comfortable using a fraction of the energy. We spoke to experts to find out just how efficient they are. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...

An outdoor heat pump in Juneau, where the technology is more common. Heat pumps are growing in popularity across the country, including in parts of Alaska. They’re more energy efficient than ...

If you have an aging furnace, you might have considered replacing it with a heat pump—the ultra-efficient technology helps shrink utility bills and can have as much climate benefit as switching from a ...

For HVACR contractors, this shift is no longer a hypothetical or a phenomenon. It’s become a force shaping demand, training ...

Heat pumps run on electricity and furnaces run on fossil fuels, natural gas, propane, or oil. Our experts say there's no clear answer for which type is more energy efficient. Location plays a major ...