Want to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value? Install a Heat Pump

I’d gladly fork over more money to bypass a gas or oil furnace, which—unlike an all-electric heat pump—spews toxic combustion byproducts, runs the risk of poisoning my family with carbon monoxide, and contributes to climate change. And while heat pumps, which provide both heating and cooling, typically cost more up front than conventional furnaces, they’re two to four times as efficient, and so could save me money in the long run. Apparently, I’m not alone in prizing the comfort, safety, and economic benefits of these appliances. Heat pumps give home values a boost, according to a new report b...