heat pump
noun
: an apparatus for heating or cooling (such as a building) by transferring heat by mechanical means from or to an external reservoir (such as the ground, water, or outside air)
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The company claims that the problem of the lack of waste heat in electric drive systems is elegantly solved by integrating a high-efficiency heat pump.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2025
For customers opting to install a heat pump, which provides both heat and cooling, Moffett provides installation and repair services, as well as annual tune-ups.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The company has also installed wall boxes for charging electric vehicles, heat pumps and power storage units.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent renovations have prioritized natural materials, while cutting-edge heat pump systems now provide emission-free heating and cooling throughout the hotel.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2025
For customers opting to install a heat pump, which provides both heat and cooling, Moffett provides installation and repair services, as well as annual tune-ups.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The company has also installed wall boxes for charging electric vehicles, heat pumps and power storage units.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent renovations have prioritized natural materials, while cutting-edge heat pump systems now provide emission-free heating and cooling throughout the hotel.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Heat pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20pump. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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