Heat Pump Ratings
Heat pumps warm—and cool—your home, functioning like a combined furnace and central air conditioner. Because they absorb and move heat from the air, heat pumps are exceptionally energy-efficient and environmentally friendly compared with other home climate-control systems.
View our ratings and reviews to find the best heat pumps.
Whole-House Air-Source Heat Pumps (6)
Our tests evaluate each unit's heating (and cooling) efficiency as well as noise.
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