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 ...

The heat pump has become a common fixture in many parts of modern life. We now have reverse-cycle air conditioning, heat pump hot water systems, and even heat pump dryers. These home appliances have ...

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 ...

Over the past few months, a new type of washer-dryer combo has emerged on the scene in North America (Yes, Europe and Asia have had great, tiny heat pump tech for decades). These new big combo units ...

A ban on traditional tumble dryers is reportedly being considered under Labour's net-zero plans lead by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. The proposed measures would see the sale of less efficient ...