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 ...
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 ...