OFF THE GROUND: Mounting an air-to-water monobloc system at least one foot off the ground is recommended to help prevent debris, snow, and other undesirables inside the unit’s inner workings. August ...

A heat pump heats and cools your home, functioning like a combined furnace and central air conditioner. Because they absorb and move heat from the air, heat pumps are exceptionally energy-efficient ...

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A heat pump doesn't generate heat; it transfers it from one place to another. It's an appliance with a bright future in an ...

If defrost isn’t working, something in the chain is broken. This step-by-step approach shows you exactly where to look and what to test.

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 ...

Discover the key differences between heat pumps and furnaces, including energy efficiency, cost, and climate suitability.

With global warming becoming an urgent issue, heating our homes efficiently -- and sustainably -- has taken center stage. As winters become more unpredictable (and unexpectedly harsh), finding ...

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