Liam McCabe
- Senior Research Analyst
- Previously: Consumer Reports, New York Times Wirecutter
About Liam
Liam covers heat pumps and home electrification for EnergySage. He was previously a senior writer at Consumer Reports and The New York Times’ Wirecutter, where he published comprehensive guides to heating and cooling systems, large appliances, and other major household purchases. He’s most of the way through electrifying his 100-year-old house in the Boston suburbs – and even bought his solar panels through the EnergySage Marketplace before he came to work here.
About Liam
Liam covers heat pumps and home electrification for EnergySage. He was previously a senior writer at Consumer Reports and The New York Times’ Wirecutter, where he published comprehensive guides to heating and cooling systems, large appliances, and other major household purchases. He’s most of the way through electrifying his 100-year-old house in the Boston suburbs – and even bought his solar panels through the EnergySage Marketplace before he came to work here.
Expertise
Heating & cooling
EVs & EV charging
Electric appliances
Home electrification
Top posts
Heat pumps Mar 12, 2024
Yes, you can buy a heat pump in a hurry
Planning on switching to a heat pump when the time is right? What if your furnace or AC just croaked—and all of a sudden, that time is right now? Here's what ...
Heat pumps Feb 6, 2024
Do you need great insulation for a heat pump?
If you've heard that heat pumps can't work unless a home has great insulation, that's not exactly true. It's still a really good idea to tighten up your home when it's ...
Heat pumps Oct 11, 2024
How much does a heat pump cost in 2024?
Hard data on how much you should expect to pay for a heat pump, broken down by state, system size, and more.