The Cool Down

HVAC tech breaks down what happens to heat pumps in bitter winter conditions: 'Should you run [it] in this kind of weather?'

Despite being one of the most efficient and reliable HVAC systems out there, heat pumps have been the subject of years of ...

California wants millions of heat pumps. High power bills might get in the way

California’s residential electricity prices are among the highest in the country. That makes heat pumps a tough sell to many ...

‘I dread the snow’: My heating and air conditioning always breaks down. Do I spend $15,000 on a new one?

Is there a formula or method for figuring out when replacement becomes more cost-effective than ongoing repairs?” ...
The Cool Down

New research makes exciting discovery about the future of quick-install HVAC tech: 'Utilities … are installing them in a dozen different cities'

Providing large multifamily buildings with dependable, more affordable HVAC systems could be as easy as plugging in a ...

Winter heat wave shatters records in downtown L.A., other parts of Southern California

Friday’s winter heat wave has pushed temperatures to record-breaking highs in Southern California, according to the National Weather Service. Preliminary records as of 3 p.m. Downtown L.A. 91 ...