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An outdoor air-to-air heat pump.

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UK homeowners with no central heating say air-to-air heat pumps beat a traditional boiler

A smartphone displaying electricity usage data.

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Minnesota homeowner estimates 18% electric bill jump on heat pump, gets told to rerun the numbers

A person repairing a dryer.

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'Older is better in my mind': Homeowner asks whether to fix broken dryer or buy new

A Guardian HVAC.

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Homeowner finds return grate sealed shut after spouse says new HVAC is suspiciously loud

A Miami Beach thermometer above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

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In Florida, 200 families receive free heat-safety kits to stay cool and cut power bills

Piping system with valves and a tank on a metallic surface, surrounded by plumbing tools.

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Plumbers roast DIY water heater install over unsupported expansion tank, extra valve

A overlay with potential mini-split locations outside a house.

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Homeowner weighs two install spots after one mini-split is asked to cover two rooms

A close-up of a gray water heater, with a brass fitting on a concrete block in a basement, that has a dent at the bottom.

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Plumbers say dented water heaters are usually cosmetic, and some hunt them for steep discounts

A hand interacts with a digital smart home control panel displaying temperature and various home settings.

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What smart thermostats track in U.S. homes, from room occupancy to your phone's location

Two people are installing a portable heat pump.

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Plug-in window heat pumps could finally give US renters cheaper heat and AC

A street view of East Los Angeles, featuring palm trees, houses, and parked cars.

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East Los Angeles households near warehouse fire to receive $200 in utility credits

A water heater with rust stains.

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Visible corrosion on an 8-year-old water heater raises a costly question: Replace, or wait?