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HVAC units.

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Why Alabama's 71-degree AC setting can beat the usual 78-degree rule during a heat wave

A dirty air filter and a clean one.

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HVAC pros say replacing a dirty air filter now could spare your system a costly breakdown

A person working on a circuit breaker panel with electrical tools in hand.

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Generator quote sparks backlash after electrician pushes setup 2-3 times pricier over simple fix

A portable Ducar generator with an orange and black exterior and various controls and outlets.

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Ducar generator buyer hits safety hurdle while setting up whole-home backup

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Brand-new home's AC took 'all day' to cool down; homeowner feared an undersized system

An AC unit mounted on a wall.

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Oklahoma homeowner replaced 100 feet of ductwork 3 times, then turned to mini-splits

The inside of a heat pump.

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One-year-old attic heat pump fills with slime, raising risk of ceiling damage

A technician working on an AC unit.

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Warm-air AC drew a $4,000 repair quote, but a second company fixed it for $223

Homes with solar panels.

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UK homeowners could be missing out on thousands as solar payback period plunges

A portable generator.

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After Ohio outages leave 110,000 without power, experts warn one generator mistake can turn deadly

A broken mini split.

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Samsung mini-split falls off house after bad install despite warnings that it was too heavy

A generator outside of a home.

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Generator owners flag a 'very common' first oil-change mix-up