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 ...

US electrical standards specialist UL Solutions said in a recent statement that it will expand its HVAC testing facilities. The facilities are located in Plano, Texas, and Carugate, Italy. The company ...

Panasonic will integrate new smart thermostats and an energy management software in its Aquarea system from November. The new solutions are also designed to enable PV system owners to manage their ...

Expanded North American and European testing facilities and capabilities will enable heat pump manufacturers to advance innovations while meeting new regulatory requirements. NORTHBROOK, ...

Steve Scarbrough knows exactly where he’s staying next time he heads to the far north. It’s a little house up in Alaska, less than 1,000 square feet, and it’s got two heat pumps, a furnace, and a heat ...

The only thing better than getting the shiny new thing is getting to use it as soon as you receive it. So, it was for a homeowner in British Columbia who replaced a propane forced air heater they ...

After years of rapid growth, global heat pump sales are falling. Lower gas prices, reduced subsidies, and installation bottlenecks are leading to lower sales. The technology’s efficiency remains ...

Jamie Foundas decided last month to finally get rid of oil heat in his 1960s-era Natick home and put in electric heat pumps. It’s the kind of heating system favored by Massachusetts as it pushes ...

Commercial heat pump makers have developed next generation cold climate heat pumps. Next-generation cold-climate heat pumps—a key clean energy technology that can potentially save households $500 a ...

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