Electric heat pumps operate by using the suppressed heat in the air to heat the pool. A heat pump’s efficiency is associated with the air temperature and the pool water’s temperature. The efficiency ...

If you live in the right area or have enough space, a heat pump water heater is a better choice than a tankless model. Here's why.

A heat pump water heater uses a heat pump to heat water for home use. It can replace traditional water tanks fueled by electricity, gas, propane, or oil, as well as tankless water heaters. Along with ...

Guess who has two thumbs and no hot water? This guy!!! Our house is set up for gas everything: stove, oven, clothes dryer, furnace, and of course the water heater. We have enough power to switch to ...

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 ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

A new Oxford University study found air source heat pumps to be more efficient than oil and gas heating in cold and subzero temperatures. Heat pumps are a cost-effective, efficient, and low-emissions ...

When you think about cutting your utility bill, your mind probably jumps to energy-guzzling appliances like your fridge, TV or washing machine. But here’s something you might not realize: your water ...

There is a surprising amount of water heater inertia in our area — we are clinging to old-style heaters. I’ve been scratching my head about it. Mid-peninsula residents have been quick to adopt all ...

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Take a Home Warranty Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. Your water heater is one of the most inefficient appliances in your home — electric water heaters account for an average of 18% of ...