A split system heat pump's defrost sensor is used to detect ice buildup on the heat pump's outdoor coil. When ice builds up on the coil, it reduces the heat pump's ability to transfer heat, which can ...

First introduced in the 1950s, heat pump installations have increased in North America, in both residential and commercial projects. In fact, the U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of 25 states, ...

Jan. 8 (UPI) --The Department of Energy said on Monday that four more heat pump manufacturers have created prototype heat pumps that can operate without auxiliary heat in cold temperatures, a major ...

I was pleased to find Roper’s Heating and AC column, “Ask Dirk: What should I know about heat pumps?” in the Nevada Appeal weekend edition. Why? There are alternative methods to heat/cool a home ...

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 houses, the setup looks perfectly normal until a cold snap hits, the ...