Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

The typical range for heat pump costs is $4,206 to $7,688 with a national average of $5,947. Cost factors for installing a heat pump include the unit size, type, and efficiency; labor and permits; and ...

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

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 ...

Heat pumps work as a modern replacement for both your furnace and air conditioning unit. Here's the major reason that you may want to make the change.

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Heat pumps promise cheaper, cleaner heating – but does the reality live up to the hype? We assess Octopus Energy’s Cosy system on cost, comfort and customer experience ...

Our descendants will look back on this time in human history with a mixture of confusion and disgust. Americans spend around 90 percent of their time in indoor spaces, which we heat by burning fossil ...