Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

U.S. solar thermal panel manufacturer Fafco has developed a photovoltaic-thermal heat pump solution for water and pool heating. “The solution utilizes an open-loop solar drain-back style system that ...

The basic principle of physics that explains heat pump technology has been in use for centuries. The ancient Chinese used the geothermal power of natural hot springs to heat their homes. However, ...

Alex Davies is a technology journalist and the author of "Driven," an upcoming book about the self-driving car industry. Well it's that time of the year again here in Southern California time to fill ...

A portable heat pump can both heat and cool a room, so you can replace an air conditioner and a space heater with a single unit. Portable heat pumps—sometimes marketed as "portable air ...

An air source heat pump is an alternative way to heat your home. It will help you reduce your impact on the environment and potentially save you money on your energy bills in the long run. Heat pumps ...

We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Home. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Propane pool heaters function much like home water boilers; water passes through ...