Chart shows that it took more electricity to heat a home with a heat pump when the thermostat was changed during the day (“on-off”) vs. constant temperature Credit: US Department of Energy—Courtesy ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whew, it's hot this week. Much of the country is in a typical July weather pattern, and our thermostats are sweating almost as much as we are. It's a perfect time to answer viewer ...

Heat pumps are quickly overtaking traditional heating systems in American homes, as they are more efficient and environmentally friendly. But without a proper control system, they could spike a ...

If your home's HVAC system uses a heat pump, it's likely that there is an emergency heat or EM heat setting on your thermostat. As its name implies, this functionality works as a backup heat source ...

Atlanta’s weather can change quickly – from warm afternoons to brisk evenings – making consistent home comfort a challenge.

Looking at the numbers, it is obvious that heat pump technology in the residential HVAC market continues to surge. Heat pump ...

Before you start shopping for a new furnace or heat pump, you can often cut winter bills by changing how you use the equipment you already own. By tightening up habits, sealing obvious leaks, and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most of us with fancy digital thermostats really just want to know how to move the temperature up and down, and change from air conditioner to ...

What is the best temperature to set thermostat in winter to save money and what does auxiliary heat mean? Here's what temp ...

Every year it’s the same question: What’s the best temperature for your heater in winter? Juggling warmth, costs and energy efficiency is a timeless winter pastime, but this year it may be more ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) – With frigid temperatures, ice ...