Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a hybrid-energy heat pump that seamlessly combines absorption and compression cycles using crystallization-free ionic liquids, improving efficiency and ...

Heat pumps operate by moving heat from lower temperature areas to higher temperature areas. They typically take advantage of an electrically driven compressor and a closed vapor compression cycle.

Heat pumps work best when they’re part of a well-prepared home, to be installed when the building envelope is attended to; ...

Your backup heat is supposed to be the quiet safety net in your home’s comfort system, not the star of the show. Yet in many ...

Discover how a solar heat pump system in Australia maximises efficiency. Learn to slash bills and use thermal storage as a ...

UK scientists designed a new heat pump concept that they claim could be particularly beneficial to newly developed areas or potential residential complexes. The system uses ice or ice slurry as the ...

Heat pumps and heat pump technology are no longer a new technology, and in fact most of us have had one in our homes for many years in the form of a fridge. They operate on the same principle, using a ...

Most heat pumps fall into the broad categories of ducted or ductless, but there are also a number of subcategories you should be aware of when choosing a heat pump for your home. Sam Becker ...