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 ...

Heat pumps have annually outsold gas furnaces for several years now, and with the recent introduction of more high-efficiency, cold-climate, air-source heat pumps, that trend is likely to continue.

Yes, it’s possible to install a heat pump on your own to save money. You’ll probably still need some professional help – as in an electrician, not a psychiatrist to counsel you when you wonder what ...

Air conditioning bills are spiking and as climate change starts to impact more parts of the country, air conditioners are running for longer periods. Now millions of Americans are starting to install ...

Heat pumps have become a kind of Rorschach test for the future of home comfort: to some people they are a climate solution, to others an expensive gamble. What rarely makes it into the marketing copy ...

April 2022 saw the introduction of government grants designed to help householders to install heat pumps as replacements for gas boilers. This technology is likely to become an increasingly popular ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

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 ...