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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Outside a 100-year-old house on the edge of the Peak District in northern England, a heat pump’s fan blades are swiftly spinning. They’re drawing outdoor air over coils of refrigerant, harvesting ...