A Heat Pump Might Be Right for Your Home. Here’s Everything to Know.

They’re the most energy-efficient way to handle both heating and cooling in your home; they also tend to be the most affordable choice in the long term, once you factor in tax credits and incentives as well as decreased utility bills. And they’re usually better for the environment and generally considered to be one of the best ways for homeowners to reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing comfort. In other words, they’re a win-win.

“A heat pump is probably the biggest thing that consumers can do to help fight the climate crisis,” said Amy Boyd, director of policy for the Acadia Center, a regional research and advocacy organization focusing on clean-energy policy in the Northeast.

Heat pumps also happen to rank among the quietest and most comfortable options available for home heating and cooling.

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