Hack Archives | Page 26 of 401 | The Cool Down

A hand holds a capacitor with multiple colored electrical wires attached.

Home

Houston homeowner wakes to 82-degree house, later finds AC running normally

A showerhead and control unit mounted on white tiled bathroom wall.

Home

UK homeowner gets conflicting heat pump advice over power shower

Two AC units.

Home

Homeowner says 39-year-old condenser still cools, but HVAC techs won't touch it anymore

Pipes and valves connected to a water system under a sink.

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UK homeowner gets boiler pressure back up after learning about 'floating' refill pipe

A man crouches beside a large air conditioning unit, holding a clipboard in a warehouse setting.

Home

Colorado homeowner gets 2.5- to 4-ton heat pump quotes, learns what sizing to trust

Ductwork and wooden framing inside a building under construction.

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Massachusetts homeowner planning new build torn between dual-fuel and heat pump HVAC options

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Home

Food scraps can power 8,500 homes, make fertilizer, and boost recycling, UK council leaders say

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Business

Sportsman's Guide to pay some Pennsylvania gun buyers after online privacy lawsuit settlement

Solar panels on a home.

Home

With 2 EVs and a heat pump ahead, UK homeowner questions modest solar proposal

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Business

Illinois households lost $2.3 billion after switching power suppliers, watchdog says

A row of British houses with various roof styles and a power line overhead, set against a clear sky.

Business

UK households changed electricity suppliers 362,000 times in July, the highest month of 2026

A person adjusts a solar panel on a roof with trees in the background.

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New York homeowner fears DIY solar is illegal, learns local permits decide the rules