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A water heater.

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Homeowner with long hot-water waits learns timing the pump can curb water waste

A HVAC tech working on an AC unit.

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HVAC pros say AC 'eco mode' saves money in mild weather, but can backfire in a heat wave

A hand adjusts a digital thermostat displaying a temperature of 63 degrees.

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Smart thermostats can cut heating and cooling bills by up to 10%, pros say

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In the UK, Zopa puts heat pump financing into Hive checkout, easing the upfront hit

A standby generator.

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Home generator owner asks how EV charger, pool heater get shed when installers never saw panel

Solar panels on a metal frame.

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Summer bills near $600 push family toward plug-in solar, then commenters warn 200 watts won't cut it

A portable AC unit.

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As the UK heatwave returns, homeowners say air coolers beat fans without AC costs

A person working on a circuit breaker.

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Canada homeowner buys one transfer switch, electrician installs another, and code remains murky

An AC unit in a cage.

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Atlanta homeowners are bolting steel cages around AC units after thefts in broad daylight

A person checks the pressure gauges on an air conditioning unit outdoors.

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If your AC runs nonstop, once-a-year service may not be enough, HVAC pros say

Generators.

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California buyers want a quiet, CARB-legal generator, but propane can cut power by 25%

A generator.

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Whole-house generator still runs basics, but even a small AC load makes it surge