Heat Pump vs. Central Air Conditioning (AC): Cost, Maintenance, Energy Efficiency

Heat pumps cost more upfront than central air but can heat and cool your home with higher energy efficiency.

# Heat Pump vs. Central Air Conditioning (AC): Cost, Maintenance, Energy Efficiency Heat pumps cost more upfront than central air but can heat and cool your home with higher energy efficiency. **Read the full article:** [NerdWallet](https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/mortgages/heat-pump-vs-central-air) *This article was originally published by NerdWallet. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*