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A vent pipe on a textured roof with visible debris and shadows.

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A tankless water heater can cut energy use, but one bad roof vent can erase the savings

An air conditioning unit beside a brick wall.

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Homeowner's humming AC turned out to have one failed part, not a full system breakdown

A technician repairs an outdoor fan unit.

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Canada homeowner set to replace a dead AC wonders if a heat pump will be 'super loud'

Indoor Air Conditioning Unit Under Filter Maintenance.

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Extreme heat is pushing AC units hard, but these quick fixes may keep cool air flowing

A white PVC pipe with sealant applied, surrounded by tools and materials in a work area along with a puddle of water.

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Homeowner tracks down stubborn AC puddle, finds exposed line sweating in humid air

An outdoor HVAC unit.

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Humming, stalling 20-year-old AC may get a brief reprieve from one low-cost part

A cabin near a lake.

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Off-grid cabin owner's battery question reveals how fast a fridge, lights, and internet add up

Two outdoor AC units.

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In North Carolina, dueling heating and cooling bids show why upfront cost is only part of the math

A home battery system.

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Australia's home battery boom has a catch: Bigger storage won't fix a wasteful house

A worker installs solar panels on a sloped roof with a skylight.

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Virginia expands bulk-buying solar program, and Fairfax County leads in installations

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with a dust storm approaching in the distance.

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After Phoenix dust storm, renter learns thermostat fan can trap some dust, but not fine particles

A person adjusts a smart thermostat while holding a smartphone, with a potted plant nearby.

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HVAC pros say a 7-degree thermostat setback can lower bills without sacrificing comfort