Heat pumps are hot. And when the need arises, they’re pretty cold, too. These high-efficiency electric fixtures heat and cool using your home’s existing ductwork. That means they can replace a ...

The government wants Britons to embrace heat pumps. But will they ever make financial sense for the average user?

Installing a split heat pump water heater; houseplant pests; installing an attic ladder. Ross Trethewey upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates. Kevin ...

A heat pump sitting outside a home with modern, clean landscaping. - Frederick Doerschem/Getty Images Rising energy costs are inspiring many homeowners to consider switching to efficient heat pumps, ...

As the mercury dipped to single digits recently, and the inches of snow piled into the double digits, the Globe asked readers to tell us about their experience with heat pumps, a technology that’s ...

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