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 ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

If our goal is net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, why should we build new homes with gas furnaces that will operate for the ...

Heat pumps – heating and cooling systems that run entirely on electricity – have been getting a lot of attention recently. They’ve been called the “most overlooked climate solution” and “an answer to ...

The myth resurfaces every winter, even as homeowners post their own data showing the opposite. Homeowner sparks debate after sharing 'fake news' screenshot about heat pumps: 'It's a common myth ...

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 ...

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 ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Worldwide, people are increasingly turning to heat pumps to warm their home. They save money, and they're good for the environment. In Northern Europe, they've long proved their worth in colder ...

We’ve all heard the warnings: Winter is here and sky-high heating costs are expected to send energy bills through the roof. That’s because much of the country and state are dependent on fossil fuels ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A heat pump outside a home NAPA74/Getty Images Heat pumps are gaining popularity in the United States. This "humble" appliance is ...