heat pump

American  

noun

1. a device that uses a compressible refrigerant to transfer heat from one body, as the ground, air, or water, to another body, as a building, with the process being reversible.

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heat pump British  

noun

1. a device, as used in a refrigerator, for extracting heat from a source and delivering it elsewhere at a much higher temperature

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Etymology

Origin of heat pump

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Qualifying expenses are energy-efficient exterior doors and windows, solar panels, heat pumps, water heaters, and biomass stoves and boilers.

From Barron's

Now there’s a way to replace both the heating and cooling systems with a single product: a heat pump.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is the single biggest emitting sector and is expected to play an increasing role in the energy system as more people buy electric cars, heat pumps and other technologies.

From BBC

One of the most effective ways to increase efficiency is by installing a heat pump, said Mark Kresowik, senior policy director at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

From MarketWatch

Decentralized infrastructure solutions are available now, such as rooftop solar and energy storage, and distributed energy resources including heat pumps and smart thermostats.

From MarketWatch