Hack Archives | Page 29 of 402 | The Cool Down

A woman adjusts a thermostat with her hand on her forehand while standing in a bright, indoor space with plants.

Home

Homeowner wary after new $10,000 HVAC still can't hold 72F through the hottest afternoon hours

An outdoor air conditioning unit beside a house, featuring a metal grille and a label.

Home

HVAC company tells homeowner that loud AC noise is the 'new normal'

An outdoor air conditioning unit beside a wooden wall and a window.

Home

No working heat makes this Maine ranch a prime candidate for a whole-home heat pump

The interior of an attic with wooden beams and exposed floorboards.

Home

Washington homeowner with 'no insulation' weighs comfort against preserving 1930 Tudor charm

Solar panels installed on the roof of a modern house.

Home

Homeowner gets $5 energy credit, then finds half of solar system was offline for months

An air conditioning condenser outdoors covered in dirt and debris, showing wear and neglect.

Home

New homeowner fighting 'extreme' energy use finds years of buildup choking AC condensers

Two air conditioning filters are held up, one dirty and one clean, with an air conditioning unit mounted above.

Home

Georgia HVAC pro says keeping the filter clean solves about 50% of summer AC problems

A view from inside a garage looking out at a house and greenery.

Home

Houston homeowner struggles as garage holds onto sweltering heat, but learns of a cheap fix

A silver water heater with a label indicating it is a State ProLine commercial grade model.

Home

One homeowner's water heater leaking from the top looks terminal, until plumbers zero in on the vent

Pipes and hoses connect to a water heater in a basement, with a visible shut-off valve and wall.

Home

Homeowner gets $1,000 quote after plumber warns water heater could 'explode at any moment'

An outdoor air conditioning unit next to a house's exterior wall with electrical and coolant lines connected.

Home

HVAC tech flags 'weird noise' on 14-year-old heat pump, homeowner asks if compressor is really done

A person measures a solar panel with a digital thermometer while another person gestures near a solar array in a field.

Tech

Texas off-grid owner says solar output falls 12%-20% when panels hit 140 degrees