Find out how to choose the right heat pump for your home, from system types and suitability to costs and installation ...

Heat pumps are a cleaner alternative to gas boilers, with government grants now covering much of the upfront cost. Here’s ...

This guide looks at prices, efficiency and the factors that determine whether a heat pump is a good long-term investment ...

Air source and ground source heat pumps both offer low-carbon heating, but they suit very different homes. Here’s how the ...

What's the difference between warm air and cool air? In fact, what does “temperature” even mean? It's stranger than you think. At a basic level, if you increase the temperature of air, you increase ...

The highly efficient devices are the darlings of the environmental movement. Here’s why. By Hilary Howard Heat pumps, which both warm and cool buildings and are powered by electricity, have been ...

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 ...

Ideally, we would prefer not to use oil anymore for the same reasons we wouldn’t consider installing gas (not that it’s an ...

Heat pumps are gaining popularity in the United States. This "humble" appliance is a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems, NBC News explains. They ...

The heat pump installation rules will change on 29 May, potentially making it easier and quicker for homeowners to switch from gas boilers. As part of the government’s Warm Homes Plan, heat pumps will ...

The real-world savings from heat pumps depend on what you’re replacing, how your home is insulated and how you use your ...

A common refrain is that they’re only effective in mild climates. We put that idea to the test. Credit...Photo illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Sofia Quaglia Heat pumps ...