When you think about cutting your utility bill, your mind probably jumps to energy-guzzling appliances like your fridge, TV or washing machine. But here’s something you might not realize: your water ...

A Times climate reporter recounts his journey to switch his home’s HVAC system to a climate-friendly heat pump. By Christopher Flavelle Reporting from my furnace room. You’ve probably heard the pitch ...

Want a home that’s consistently cozy each winter and cool each summer? Want to dry your clothes without needing a vent system, which is a leading cause of house fires? Want piping hot water without ...

Hundreds of Times readers wrote to us and shared their experiences of installing heat pumps, including the good, the bad and the daunting. By Christopher Flavelle Last month, I shared my story of ...

A heat pump heats and cools your home, functioning like a combined furnace and central air conditioner. Because they absorb and move heat from the air, heat pumps are exceptionally energy-efficient ...