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New Samsung system reuses AC heat for hot water, and could cut summer power use 20%
1+ week, 6+ day ago (483+ words) Samsung says it plans to launch the product this year and describes it as Korea's first heat pump product...It noted the product complies with Europe's strict 35-decibel noise standard....in June, is producing real-world usage and performance data that…...
In Phoenix, north-facing solar panels can beat south-facing ones when summer AC use surges
17+ hour, 34+ min ago (634+ words) That remains the best general rule for maximizing annual production, but this example shows how roof...
Homeowner eyeing 500-liter tank to heat water at cheap rates gets pointed in a different direction
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (608+ words) can also help to ask an installer about structural limits, ventilation, and whether future solar production...That can be especially useful for households trying to match hot-water production to off-peak power prices...
New England condo owner saw big heat pump savings, but a tight closet killed the plan
1+ week, 5+ day ago (634+ words) "In all the product manuals it says they need like 10″ clearance around the entirety of the unit."...One wrote, "In all the product manuals it says they need like 10" clearance around the entirety of the...
After being told to trash an 8-year-old refrigerator, homeowner finds a cheaper repair
1+ week, 1+ day ago (398+ words) Warranty rules, hard-to-source parts, and weak recycling habits can turn an ordinary product failure...
Modern buildings changed fast, and older commercial HVAC design is racing to catch up
3+ week, 1+ day ago (632+ words) AP Sharma, director of product marketing VRV, at Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., said...
Alaska lab will push Samsung's heat pump to -40F to prove it can handle brutal winters
2+ week, 5+ day ago (497+ words) If the testing is successful, it could lead to products that make switching away from conventional furnaces...
MRCool launches 115V DIY heat pump that heats and cools without an outdoor unit
1+ week, 6+ day ago (531+ words) Efficient electric heating and cooling are becoming easier to install in spaces that are often overlooked. A new heat pump from MRCool could make it much easier for homeowners to add efficient heating and cooling to a garage, studio, home…...
Europeans back easier air conditioning over carbon cuts as heatwaves intensify, poll finds
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (530+ words) Cost was still the leading obstacle for households without AC. Across Europe, growing temperatures are pushing many residents to favor keeping homes safe during heatwaves over reducing carbon pollution. Survey results from six countries suggest that Europeans want policymakers to…...