Heat Pumps
11 Articles
Heat Pump Water Heaters: The System Quietly Doing Double Duty in Energy-Conscious Homes
Could swapping your water heater cut your energy bill by half — or does climate change the math? Eddie House, Dr. Laura Chappell, and…
The Heat Pump Tax Credit Could Expire Soon — What Homeowners Should Lock In Now
With the heat pump tax credit's future uncertain, homeowners are weighing whether to install now or wait. HVAC technician Joe Haskins, energy analyst Dr.…
Propane & Oil Heat: Off the Gas Grid - What Rural Homeowners Need to Know Before Choosing Propane or Oil Heat
: Off the gas grid, rural homeowners face a real choice: propane or oil? Mike McGowan, Anna Sinclair, and Jim Carter weigh efficiency, price…
Sleep & Bedroom Temperature: Why You Keep Waking Up at 3 AM (and It Might Be Your Thermostat, Not Your Stress)
Waking up at 3 AM every night might have less to do with stress and more to do with your thermostat. Danielle Dyer, Mike…
Electrical Panel Capacity: Thinking About an EV and a Heat Pump? Your Electrical Panel Might Not Have Room for Both
Planning to add an EV and a heat pump? Your electrical panel might not be ready for both. Mike Holmes, Richard Smith, and Laura…
Ductwork & Duct Leaks: The Invisible Leak in Your Walls That's Costing You 30% of Your Heating Bill
Unsealed ductwork can quietly waste up to 30% of your heating bill—and most homeowners never know it's happening. Michael Bluejay, Ben McMillan, and Alice…
Do Heat Pumps Really Die in a Deep Freeze? What -20°F Actually Does to Them
Does -20°F really spell the end for a heat pump? Michael Blasnik, Gina DeVito, and John L. Maier unpack what actually happens to heating…
The 10-Minute Fall Checklist That Could Save You From a Winter Heating Breakdown
Most winter heating failures hit in January and February — when they're the most costly to fix. Energy analyst Dr. Jennifer C. Myers and…