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Several solar panels are propped against a stone wall near a window.

Home

UK homeowner offered £5,500 solar and heat pump bundle discount, but others say the quote started sky-high

A water heater control valve with warning labels and exposed wiring connections.

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Homeowner's water heater stops heating, and plumbers warn melted switch signals a venting issue

A paper towel is positioned near a metal container and a wooden surface.

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Homeowner spots potential leak in new water heater, other plumber blames reused fittings

A person reviews an energy statement among various documents on a table.

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Louisiana residents say utility bills fell after meter recheck, demand answers on unexplained $255 charge

A technician climbs a ladder to service an air conditioning unit mounted on a wall.

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Californians could soon pay less for rooftop solar, heat pumps under first-in-US bills

Cows being milked using a mechanical milking machine in a barn.

Tech

Cheesemaker captures heat from milk straight from cows, halving power use and saving $93,750 a year

A home battery mounted on a brick wall next to a window.

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UK homeowner weighs 14.6 kWh and 17.5 kWh batteries, then calls the upgrade a 'comfort purchase'

An air conditioning unit mounted on a wall beside a closed window with blinds.

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Pennsylvania homeowner wants off oil, then learns mini-splits may sidestep a costly vent redo

An anoid rod.

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Homeowner's water heater anode rod is nearly gone after 3 years: 'That rod definitely did its job'

A metal pipe with a red valve attached, positioned against a stainless steel surface.

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Homeowner says AI claimed furnace gas valve was shut off — HVAC pros say both were on

A person's feet in gray socks rest on a windowsill next to a steaming mug, with snow-covered trees visible outside.

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New Hampshire homeowner went 2 winters without heating oil, now considers getting rid of radiators

An outdoor area with snow, a large HVAC unit, ornamental grasses, and a wooden tree support structure.

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Massachusetts resident chooses between heat pump and furnace, others say insulation is key

An air conditioning unit mounted on a wall above a potted plant.

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In 94-degree Los Angeles heat, a renter's nonstop AC may be losing a fight with the house

A tech's reading for an AC unit.

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Cleveland AC owner says 2-year-old unit quit cooling, then came a $2,800 quote despite warranty

A water heater with connected pipes and valves in a basement setting.

Home

Upper Midwest home's noisy water heater add-on isn't a well pump — it's a recirc pump

A person in red gloves adjusts a water heater in a basement.

Home

A lukewarm water heater exposed the real bargain: a 12-year tank for under $1,000

A water heater on a concrete floor with visible water stains and drainage pipes.

Home

A tiny leak from an aging water heater can be the last warning before a flooded floor

A hot water tap connected to pipes near a water tank.

Home

First-time buyer in London gets $5,600 boiler estimate, and others urge them to get more quotes

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