If you are experienced with other handiwork, Bernath said a ductless mini-split heat pump system is the easiest kind to install yourself. Ducted systems, where a heat pump unit connects to your ...

There’s been steady growth in the popularity of heat pumps overall, but their attractiveness varies across different market segments, according to an HVAC executive who follows the trends.

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for LGBTQ+ Inclusion ...