These are the best whole-house heat pumps from Consumer Reports' tests. These heat pumps are more efficient and can save you money.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When your primary pump—or the power—fails, these top-tested models are ready to step in In CR's lab, we measured the flow rate and ...

The truth of the matter is that most basement water problems are not basement problems at all, but exterior drainage problems. So before you consider a sump-pump installation, take a good look (in the ...

When heavy seasonal rains start pooling around your house, the last thing you want is to be humming Johnny Cash’s “Five Feet High and Rising” as water creeps up in your basement. But that may be the ...

Air conditioning bills are spiking and as climate change starts to impact more parts of the country, air conditioners are running for longer periods. Now millions of Americans are starting to install ...

Heat pumps can reduce carbon emissions associated with heating buildings, and many states have set aggressive targets to ...

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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 ...

Fuel systems are fairly basic. Whether it is carbureted or fuel injected, the delivery system is comprised of a fuel pump (mechanical or electrical), filtering media of some sort, delivery lines, and ...

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