If defrost isn’t working, something in the chain is broken. This step-by-step approach shows you exactly where to look and what to test.

U.S. startup Quilt has introduced a new three-zone ductless heat pump for residential use, offering independent temperature control across three areas with a single outdoor unit. The system uses R32 ...

One homeowner's candid breakdown of life with a heat pump in a 100-year-old house offers a useful look at what's possible.

A heat pump doesn't generate heat; it transfers it from one place to another. It's an appliance with a bright future in an ...

When a cold snap hits open country, the damage rarely starts with the obvious threats like snowdrifts or icy roads. It ...

The pipe that will supply the heat pump, drawing water from the River Rhine in Germany, is so big that you could walk through it, fully upright, I'm told. "We plan to take 10,000 litres per second," ...

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, ...

It looks a little like a sleek window AC, but a new device from Chinese appliance giant Midea is actually a reversible heat pump that can both cool and heat a home—and it’s designed to heat ...

Analysis of new-builds in Birmingham suggests all-electric homes not only use less energy but vary in peak usage Some of the first homes in the UK designed to meet new building standards put less ...

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Compact heat pumps that slot into windows could be a planet-friendly way to efficiently heat and cool apartment buildings without breaking the bank, experts say. While many single-family residences ...