Heat pump technology makes air conditioners and refrigerators work, which isn’t new. But some of its applications are. Residential heat pump systems, which may replace gas and resistive heat furnaces ...

Q: We need a new clothes dryer and are wondering whether to invest in a heat-pump model. I know they are more energy-efficient, but are there big maintenance issues, such as cleaning the condenser ...

Historically, having a washer and a dryer in your house requires “a hookup.” You need hot and cold water for the washer as well as a drain for wastewater. For the dryer, you need either gas or — in ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

WEBSTER, N.Y. – The state of New York is using federal dollars to offer an instant rebate of up to $840 to New Yorkers who buy a new heat pump clothes dryer. The Appliance Upgrade program launched ...

Heat pumps function similarly to refrigerators or air conditioners, which take warm air from one space and send it to another. In the winter, a heat pump transfers heat from the outdoors inside and, ...

Samsung has launched a new range of A+++ rated heat pump 9KG tumble dryers that are designed to help you save money on your energy bills. According to Samsung, their new heat pump dryers could save ...

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