Chart shows that it took more electricity to heat a home with a heat pump when the thermostat was changed during the day (“on-off”) vs. constant temperature Credit: US Department of Energy—Courtesy ...

Heat pumps are quickly overtaking traditional heating systems in American homes, as they are more efficient and environmentally friendly. But without a proper control system, they could spike a ...

If your home's HVAC system uses a heat pump, it's likely that there is an emergency heat or EM heat setting on your thermostat. As its name implies, this functionality works as a backup heat source ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whew, it's hot this week. Much of the country is in a typical July weather pattern, and our thermostats are sweating almost as much as we are. It's a perfect time to answer viewer ...

(NEXSTAR) – With frigid temperatures, ice and snow in the forecast for much of the U.S. this week, heaters practically everywhere are going to be working overtime. If you’re not feeling the warmth, ...

Panasonic will integrate new smart thermostats and an energy management software in its Aquarea system from November. The new solutions are also designed to enable PV system owners to manage their ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most of us with fancy digital thermostats really just want to know how to move the temperature up and down, and change from air conditioner to ...

Atlanta’s weather can change quickly – from warm afternoons to brisk evenings – making consistent home comfort a challenge.

Looking at the numbers, it is obvious that heat pump technology in the residential HVAC market continues to surge. Heat pump ...

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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) – With frigid temperatures, ice ...