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Everything to know about heat pump systems

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 ...
Discover the key differences between heat pumps and furnaces, including energy efficiency, cost, and climate suitability.
Plenty of homes all over the world, particularly in Europe, get warm using heat pumps and radiators. How does this new heat ...
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 ...
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 ...
Researchers from China have proposed to combine solar-air source heat pumps (SASHP) with sand-based thermal floor storage in rural clean heating renovation projects. “In rural areas where economic ...
In the face of energy cost swings and the desire to run cleaner and more efficiently, more homeowners are raising the stakes on their heating and cooling tech and their investment in long-term ...
UK scientists designed a new heat pump concept that they claim could be particularly beneficial to newly developed areas or potential residential complexes. The system uses ice or ice slurry as the ...
Most heat pumps fall into the broad categories of ducted or ductless, but there are also a number of subcategories you should be aware of when choosing a heat pump for your home. Sam Becker ...
THE de-carbonisation of council buildings has taken its next step as heat pumps are approved for Appleby Leisure Centre. Plans have been approved with Westmorland and Furness Council to install air ...