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You don't need to call an electrician. Gradient's 120-volt All-Weather Heat Pump is easy to install on your own and plugs into a standard outlet. Jon covers ...

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 ...

The heat pump has become a common fixture in many parts of modern life. We now have reverse-cycle air conditioning, heat pump hot water systems, and even heat pump dryers. These home appliances ...

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

Heat pumps date back to the 1850s and are more energy efficient than furnaces or boilers. Image: Schon via Getty Images. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

Heat pumps are quickly becoming the most popular HVAC option for many Americans, with sales of the clean heating technology surpassing gas furnaces for the first time in 2022. The appeal of heat pumps ...