Heat pumps function similarly to refrigerators or air conditioners, which take warm air from one space and send it to another. In the winter, a heat pump transfers heat from the outdoors inside and, ...

If you’re one of the 100 percent of humans who lives somewhere warmer than –460 Fahrenheit, we’ve got good news: You probably qualify for a heat pump. Instead of generating heat, this ...

The average fuel pump lasts for more than 100,000 miles and sometimes longer, so more than likely, you won’t have to worry about it failing for quite a while. But the more miles your car accumulates, ...

A portable heat pump can both heat and cool a room, so you can replace an air conditioner and a space heater with a single unit. Portable heat pumps—sometimes marketed as "portable air ...

Heat pumps could help address climate change and save you money. Here’s how they work. MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2022. We are republishing it as part of our winter coverage. We’ve all heard the warnings: Winter is here and sky-high heating costs are expected ...

Heat pumps electrify your heating and cooling to be more efficient. New technology could solve one of their lingering problems. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy ...

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 ...