Thinking about a heat pump? 5 reasons it may finally be worth the investment in 2026

In the face of energy cost swings and the desire to run cleaner and more efficiently, more homeowners are raising the stakes on their heating and cooling tech and their investment in long-term stability.

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Heat pump adoption has more than doubled in recent years.
• Modern systems deliver quieter, smoother whole-home comfort.
• Geothermal offers stable comfort with lower long-term bills.

Remember the last time you woke up in the middle of the night to a blast of hot air that sounded like a jet engine or a biting chill that felt like you were in a deleted scene from "The Sixth Sense?" How about that dry-air cough that makes your chest feel like you've been pummeled by Mike Tyson?  

Now think about how your wallet feels during the height of winter. 

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