The Best Budget Heat Pumps of 2026: 8 Value Picks and Where Not to Cut Corners
Eight value heat pumps for 2026, from $6,500 ducted systems to sub-$1,000 mini-splits, with typical installed price ranges and the…
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Practical guides to choosing, sizing and paying for the right heat pump.
The Most Efficient Heat Pumps of 2026, Ranked by SEER2 and HSPF2
Eight of the highest-rated heat pumps you can buy in 2026, ranked by published SEER2 and HSPF2, with a spec…
The Quietest Heat Pumps of 2026: 7 Low-Decibel Picks, Indoors and Out
Seven of the quietest heat pumps you can buy in 2026, with published outdoor and indoor dB ratings, an explanation…
The Best Heat Pumps of 2026: 8 Top Picks for Every Home and Budget
Eight heat pumps that stand out in 2026, from the cold-climate Mitsubishi Hyper-Heating to value ducted systems and DIY mini-splits,…
The Best Heat Pumps for Cold Climates in 2026 (and How to Read the NEEP List)
Six cold-climate heat pumps that keep heating below zero, plus how to use the NEEP list, capacity and COP at…
The Best Heat Pumps for Small Homes, Apartments, and Condos (2026)
Six heat pumps sized for homes under about 1,200 square feet, from the Mitsubishi MSZ-FS to compact ducted systems and…
The Best Heat Pumps for Large Homes (2,500+ Sq Ft) in 2026: Zoning, Sizing, and One System vs. Two
Seven 4–5 ton and multi-zone heat pumps for homes of 2,500 square feet and up, with zoning strategies, sizing advice,…
The Best Mini-Split Heat Pumps of 2026: Pro-Installed, DIY, and Budget Picks
Seven ductless mini-splits ranked across premium, DIY and budget tiers, with guidance on single vs multi-zone systems and ceiling cassette…