"Our building codes are about the future we want." New Oregon policy prohibits building homes with AC-only units: 'Codes like ...

A heat pump heats and cools your home, functioning like a combined furnace and central air conditioner. Because it absorbs and moves heat from the air, it is exceptionally energy-efficient and ...

Air source heat pumps have been around for some time and they’re growing in popularity. These units can be used to provide both heating in the winter months and cooling in the summer. Visually, they ...

Heat pumps are hot. And when the need arises, they’re pretty cold, too. These high-efficiency electric fixtures heat and cool using your home’s existing ductwork. That means they can replace a ...

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...

An air source heat pump is an alternative way to heat your home. It will help you reduce your impact on the environment and potentially save you money on your energy bills in the long run. Heat pumps ...

Texans are no strangers to wild swings in temperatures. Winter months can see frigid blasts of Arctic air while summer can feel like an endless hellscape of triple-digit days. The need for a reliable ...

Gradient Comfort—a winner of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards—nixes the standard refrigerants used in A/C units today to cool (and heat) your home with fewer emissions. One cruel ...

The latest shipment report from AHRI shows a sluggish start to 2026, with everything from electrification pushes to refrigerant transitions set to affect the coming year.

SAN ANTONIO – First responders were not the only ones with a busy weekend due to wintry weather conditions. Workers in the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) industry had their hands ...