Heat pumps have been around since the 1850s, but it's only recently that they’ve started attracting so much buzz. Instead of combusting fossil fuels or using resistance to make heat, electric heat ...

If you're in the construction industry, there are many tools and pieces of equipment that you use on a daily basis. However, few of them are as important as choosing the right pump. From centrifugal ...

As the U.S. moves toward electrification, heat pumps are becoming more popular. Thanks to generous tax credits and rebates being offered by utilities, as well as state and federal governments, sales ...

Homeowners looking for an energy-efficient alternative to traditional air conditioners in the spring and summer months (and furnaces in the winter) might want to invest in a heat pump. It's a type of ...

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...

Centrifugal fire pumps long have been the backbone of pumping apparatus in the fire service because of their efficiency and their versatility. They come in various configurations, so departments must ...

Heat pumps are seen as a key technology for cutting carbon and gas dependency from heating buildings, but barriers to their ...

Beyond the wheel, the most important mechanical equipment serving humanity is the centrifugal pump. Centrifugal pumps make modern quality of life possible. Turn on a faucet and a centrifugal turbine ...

A gear pump operates using two driven, intermeshed gears within a closed chamber, displacing a fixed volume as they rotate. Material is drawn into the revolving gears at the inlet and expelled as the ...