Most heat pumps fall into the broad categories of ducted or ductless, but there are also a number of subcategories you should be aware of when choosing a heat pump for your home. Sam Becker ...

Basic – Kenneth E. Isman, P.E. There are many different types of fire pumps used in fire protection systems including positive displacement pumps and centrifugal pumps. Within the family of ...

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 ...

A heat pump heats and cools 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 ...

Converting mechanical energy to fluid form provides the "muscle" in a fluid-power system. The power source is the key element in a fluid-power system. In a pneumatic system the power source is an air ...

Moving hydraulic fluid through a system requires either a pump or compressor. Both achieve this goal, but through different operating methods. Pumps have the ability to move liquids or gases.

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

We use the term “lift pump” in Diesel Power all the time, but newcomers to the industry might be a little confused about what a lift pump actually does, when you need one, and which one you might need ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. If your home’s main water source comes from a well, the well pump going out is probably a scary thought. Replacing it can be a big investment, but there ...

Sump pumps are essential to keeping your house dry and free of mold and mildew. They come to the rescue for emergency flooding and for groundwater that threatens the basement and foundation. The ...