Part 1 in this series covered defrost cycle problems in heat pumps. Now, let's discuss the second major winter issue: heat pumps stuck in one mode. The customer calls and says the system won't switch ...

This technical primer breaks down defrost control board operation, key components, and practical troubleshooting steps every ...

Heat pumps work best when they’re part of a well-prepared home, to be installed when the building envelope is attended to; ...

Your backup heat is supposed to be the quiet safety net in your home’s comfort system, not the star of the show. Yet in many ...

The basic principle of physics that explains heat pump technology has been in use for centuries. The ancient Chinese used the geothermal power of natural hot springs to heat their homes. However, ...

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home, a podcast from Vox Media ...

April 2022 saw the introduction of government grants designed to help householders to install heat pumps as replacements for gas boilers. This technology is likely to become an increasingly popular ...