Heat Pumps

House+ provides an in-depth guide to highly efficient heat pump heating and cooling systems that can save you money and reduce your carbon footprint. Learn everything from how heat pumps work to the different types available and how to choose the right one for your needs as well as installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Small Home on a Hill
A steep roof pitch and barn-red siding help this small house fit in with its Vermont site.
Duhumidifying With Heat-Pump Water Heaters
Dehumidification is listed as a selling point for HPWHs, but are they actually effective at lowering humidity?
FHB Podcast Segment: A Closer Look at Ventless Dryers
In this FHB Podcast Segment, the crew goes over some important details about different types of ventless dryers.
New Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters from DOE Projected to Save $7 Billion Each Year
Learn more about the benefits and compliance details for the DOE's new water heater energy-efficiency standards.
Eight Myths About Electrification
With the national push for electrification getting stronger, an engineer shares some common misconceptions about it and why they aren't true.
Podcast 571: Pooling on Flat Roofs, Irrigation Timers, and Single-Pane Windows
Respirators, Icelandic heat pumps, ponding flat roofs, irrigation timers, and replacing windows.
Wall Sleeve for Minisplit Penetrations
Fibrous insulation is hard to seal on exterior walls when installing heat pumps. These plastic tubes can help.
Critical Details for Ductless Heat Pumps
Trouble-free performance begins with properly installed line sets that pass rigorous testing for leaks.
Designing an HVAC System for a Passive House
Learn why these products were chosen to create balanced ventilation and improve comfort and indoor-air quality in this high-performance renovation.
Choosing Between HRVs and ERVs
Understand which type of whole-house heat-recovery ventilation system will create an efficient and healthy home, depending on certain environmental factors.

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