"This is a known issue in this specific batch of water heaters." ...

Part 1 in this series covered defrost cycle problems in heat pumps. Now, let's discuss the second major winter issue: heat pumps stuck in one mode. The customer calls and says the system won't switch ...

Few things are more disruptive than a heat pump that stops working when you need it most. One morning it's keeping your home ...

Clicking, buzzing, rattling, banging, grinding, hissing and whistling noises each point to specific problems, ranging from ...

For HVAC technicians and contractors specializing in heat pump installations, following a regular heat pump maintenance schedule is essential to ensure system reliability, energy efficiency, and ...

In June 2024, my wife and I moved to Pembrokeshire and we needed to upgrade the heating in our new home. Because of the strong government messages about moving away from gas and oil, we bought a heat ...

A Quebec Tesla owner has filed a class action request against Tesla over heat pump failures, seeking damages for all Tesla owners in the province after being stuck with a $4,477 repair bill when her ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With utility bills on the rise, most homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to cut down their power bills. Depending on where you live, ...

A 2023 Department of Energy survey found that 58% of respondents did not have a permanent cooling system.

Heat pump water heaters have been around for decades, but they’re becoming more popular as a go-to for their energy efficiency. More households are opting for heat pump water heaters than ever before, ...

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 ...