Discover the key differences between heat pumps and furnaces, including energy efficiency, cost, and climate suitability. Learn which heating system is best for your home and lifestyle.

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

For HVAC technicians and contractors specializing in heat pump installations, following a regular heat pump maintenance schedule is essential to ensure system reliability, energy efficiency, and ...

When you want to save money on your HVAC costs, you may choose to investigate the benefits of installing a heat pump. Electric heat pumps give you both heating and cooling capabilities, meaning you ...

Regular service and maintenance is necessary for optimum operation of any hvacr system, but from their very design, some systems require more maintenance than others. Just what constitutes acceptable ...

Homeowners looking for an energy-efficient alternative to traditional air conditioners in the spring and summer months (and furnaces in the winter) might want to invest in a heat pump. It's a type of ...

"It seems like it is too good to be true honestly." Homeowner debunks HVAC myth after ditching their furnace despite freezing ...

Regular maintenance is more important than you think. Use it to your advantage and save on HVAC costs in the long run. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Under currently guidance, the sale of new boilers will be banned from 2035 and households will be pushed into installing heat pumps instead under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The Government are ...

Heat pumps run on electricity and furnaces run on fossil fuels, natural gas, propane, or oil. Our experts say there's no clear answer for which type is more energy efficient. Location plays a major ...