Heat pumps and furnaces are both popular options for heating homes, but which is right for you depends on your area's climate and your preferences.

Heat pumps just keep getting hotter. The über-efficient, emissions-free appliance outsold gas furnaces in 2024 — and by a bigger margin than ever. According to shipment data from the industry trade ...

Nearly half of American households rely on gas appliances for heating, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Around 61 million water heaters, 58 million furnaces and 20 million dryers are powered by ...

In an effort to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change, the Department of Energy (DOE) proposed new energy-efficiency standards Monday for residential gas furnaces. The ...

Shopping for a furnace? Let us help you narrow the field with an overview of the best furnace brands for energy efficiency.

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that gas stoves are bad for indoor air quality, but what about gas furnaces and other gas-powered appliances typically found in homes? – L.J., Ronkonkoma, NY Natural gas is ...

The Biden administration is expected to soon finalize regulations restricting which home gas-powered furnaces consumers are able to purchase in the future. According to experts, the regulations — ...

Most Oregonians are anxious about climate change. But, it turns out, there’s something people can do, for the planet and for our their pocketbook. Install a heat pump. Heat pumps can help homeowners ...

The deep freeze hitting the Pittsburgh area can cause big problems for your furnace.

Progressives get upset when critics accuse the Biden administration of trying to ban gas appliances. They would have a much better case if the Biden administration didn’t keep banning gas appliances.