Maximising efficiency and making the most of cheaper smart tariffs are the two main ways households choose to run their heat pumps to increase savings, but which approach is more cost-effective for ...

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 ...

The current standards for water heaters, which are specified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in 10 CFR 430.32(d), have been in effect since 2010. One aspect of the upcoming changes is the ...

In particular, widespread adoption of heat pumps — a kind of reversible air conditioner that can replace both your AC unit and your gas furnace — could reduce heating and cooling greenhouse emissions ...

In December, I became the proud parent of a new heat pump water heater. Contractors showed up at my house and plugged it in.

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 ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe After a decade of reporting on HVAC and other major appliances, I ...

There are still plenty of myths bandied around about heat pumps, with one of the most common myths being that they don't work well in the cold. Modern heat pumps are efficient enough to still extract ...

Heat pumps are an energy-efficient solution for heating your property, which could potentially reduce your energy bills. They ...

The government wants Britain to install more heat pumps in a decarbonising drive – but how do they work and can you get help paying for them?

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Thom Dunn Thom Dunn is a writer focusing on home heating and cooling. He once ...