For nearly 20 years, The NEWS has followed the growing popularity of the HVACR mini-split market. A glance into the archives shows the ductless industry in its North American infancy in 2000, when 12 ...

This story is part of The Salt Lake Tribune’s ongoing commitment to identify solutions to Utah’s biggest challenges through the work of the Innovation Lab. With heat pumps becoming a more common ...

This mini-split system was used in several rooms in this 1840 square foot house in Bainbridge Island, WA. The house was designed by Davis Studio Architecture and Design. The mini-split system was from ...

Ducted heat pump: A heat pump that uses ducts. If you have a furnace with existing ducts running through your house – assuming those ducts are in good shape — you can switch to a ducted heat pump ...

Ductless heat pumps have taken the U.S. by storm with sales increasing by double digits over the last few years. That momentum is expected to continue; however, not every homeowner wants to look at ...

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, space heating is the number one use of energy in American homes, accounting for 45% of the average energy bill. And if you ...

If you’ve been hearing a lot about heat pumps lately and wondering why, you’re not alone. Heat pumps are having a moment – and for good reason. They’re one of the most efficient, comfortable and ...

Cost: $10,712 for heat pump system, $7,500 for insulation and $7,150 for electrical panel upgrade and wiring Incentives: None for heat pump; $550 rebate for wall and attic insulation from Energy Trust ...

Mini splits—or ductless heat pumps—have become increasingly popular in Pacific Northwest homes. And since word-of-mouth is the most common way for homeowners to learn about going ductless it’s no ...

Heat pumps are a popular choice for central air in the South. They both heat and cool—despite the somewhat misleading ...