Thinking about a heat pump? Some things to know about choosing what’s best for you As heat pumps have gotten more common, most HVAC professionals can install one because the technology isn’t ...

Air-source heat pumps work with the air around the heat pump. Ground-source heat pumps — also known as geothermal — use pipes that circulate liquid underground to either gather or discharge heat.

Switching to a heat pump is often touted as a climate-friendly choice that can help your wallet, too.

Panama Bartholomy, the coalition’s executive director, noted that a heat pump costs more than a gas furnace or central air conditioner, but can do the work of both.