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Solar panels on the roof of a home.

Tech

Texas home shows off 15.05-kW solar array, 13.12-kWh battery in all-Qcells setup

Wires coming out of the blower assembly.

Home

Homeowner says HVAC tech ripped out blower assembly without asking after installer's AI line failed

A boiler.

Home

UK homeowner weighs $2,900 local boiler, $3,200 online quote, and a late heat pump pivot

A boiler.

Home

UK first-time buyers find boiler 'older than we are,' get split advice on replacing it

A corner of a house with a sloped roof, surrounded by trees.

Home

Homeowner eyes new gutters after roof-edge solar turns medium rain into a 'waterfall'

A portable solar generator connected to a solar panel on a sunny day.

Tech

Pacific Northwest family warned about $1,150 backup solar plan amid winter clouds, watt limits

A home battery for solar storage.

Home

UK homeowner eyes more plug-in batteries as power prices rise, learns they can't feed the grid

A row of solar panels in a yard.

Home

UK homeowner debates DIY solar, batteries, and heat pump before boiler replacement

A hot water tank and a heat pump attached to the exterior of a building

Home

Heat pump or electric tank? For a family of 5, solar changed the answer

A person interacting with a breaker box.

Tech

Steady overnight electricity draw leaves Powerwall owner hunting for a hidden home load

A person adjusts a smart thermostat while holding a tablet displaying temperature settings.

Home

New York fire official urges furnace checks, carbon monoxide detectors before first cold snap

A balcony with solar panels, potted plants, and a large yellow umbrella against a white building.

Home

California homeowner eyes 1,200W plug-in solar, gets warning: 'Use a dedicated circuit'