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The idea that heat pumps shut down in freezing weather resurfaces every winter, even as homeowners post their own cold-snap data showing the opposite.

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Homeowner sparks debate after sharing 'fake news' screenshot about heat pumps: 'It's a common myth trotted out across many platforms'

One homeowner took to Reddit to share a photo of the shelves at their local Home Depot, which were lined with mini-splits and heat pump accessories.

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Homeowner stunned after discovering futuristic HVAC technology at local Home Depot: 'We are finally catching up to rest of the world'

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New Oregon policy prohibits building homes with ducted AC: 'Codes like these are necessary'

Survey respondents using heat pumps in the UK reported being more comfortable and saving more money than those with gas boilers.

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New survey dismantles common myth about cold weather HVAC issues — here's what 9 out of 10 respondents said

A Redditor showed their savings with their bills before and after replacing a conventional 80-gallon electric tank and installing a high-tech water heater.

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Homeowner shares real-life energy use data before and after installing high-tech water heater: 'Compare the difference'

News that a condo board had fined a homeowner a staggering $11,000 for installing a heat pump HVAC has sparked anger and disbelief on Reddit.

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Homeowners dumbstruck after condo board issues $11,000 fine over basic HVAC upgrade: 'I still don't understand how it's legal'

Landlords in B.C. are warning renters against installing air conditioning units despite rising heat.

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Renters are fighting back after landlords threaten and intimidate their tenants for using AC units: 'I'm really sticking my neck out here'

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Italian company announces successful launch of 'world's largest' steam heat pump: '[This] clearly proves the potential of this technology'

After concluding their second full year with solar panels, an Arizona homeowner has decided to share their experience on social media.

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Arizona homeowner reveals how quickly his solar panel system paid for itself: 'To be honest I ... think it's kind of weird'

A Reddit user in central Ohio documented a full week of performance in subzero temperatures, and the results could reshape how you think about upgrading your system.

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Homeowner dismantles major HVAC myth with 'real world experience' during -18 degree cold snap: 'We've had an exceptionally cold winter'

Residents of the region are being forced to make difficult decisions regarding whether to continue repairing older systems or to invest in new heating units.

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HVAC techs report alarming jump in repair calls following brutal American cold snap: 'Residents ... are being forced to make difficult decisions'

Solar energy scientists have announced an advancement that could significantly reduce defects while achieving high efficiencies with perovskite solar cells.

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Scientists make breakthrough that could revolutionize solar panels: 'Among the highest efficiencies reported to date'

Helena lives in Ontario, so it gets really cold. Keeping comfortable indoors is important to them because that's where they spend most of their time.

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Retired homeowner shares honest experience after installing futuristic heat pump HVAC: 'Often you hear negative comments'

Harvard researchers discovered that heat pump adoption could save certain households thousands of dollars each year.

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Harvard researchers make encouraging discovery after studying American HVACs: 'Would reduce heating bills across all parts of the country'

A homeowner took to Reddit to bemoan a baffling installation of a heat pump and furnace system.

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Homeowner goes off after discovering frustrating trend among HVAC techs: 'Sadly it's real life'

A Redditor spotted an impressively tacky real estate listing for a New Hampshire mansion and shared it with the r/McMansionHell community.

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Aerial photo of mansion with bizarre design faces harsh criticism online: 'One of the worst ones I've ever seen'

The homeowner was concerned that the initial installer may not have sized the heat pump properly for the house.

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Homeowner sparks heated debate after receiving questionable advice from HVAC contractor: 'We can't do that again'

One homeowner shared their experience after upgrading to a heat pump HVAC to save money on bills.

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Homeowner shares real-world appliance review after upgrading to heat pump HVAC: 'What went right, what didn't, and what I learned'

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