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Changing the filter in an HVAC unit.

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US utility bills are climbing, and these AC tweaks can cut costs without a new HVAC

A smart thermostat.

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US heat waves are pushing power bills higher, but smart thermostats can trim cooling costs

A thermostat.

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New Jersey and New York brace for more heat, and experts say set AC to 78 degrees

A technician in a red uniform repairs an outdoor HVAC unit using tools on the ground beside him.

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US homeowners are replacing gas furnaces with heat pumps as the cost gap shrinks

A person is adjusting the fuel valve on a yellow small engine in a grassy outdoor setting.

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Out of gas, generator owner wonders if a true gas-and-battery hybrid already exists

A white pipe curves along the ceiling above a textured stone wall.

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As Texas heat stays in the 90s, a hidden AC clog can turn into ceiling damage

A charming suburban house with a porch, manicured lawn, and large trees on a quiet street.

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Solar window film is surging this summer as homeowners hunt lower cooling bills

A row of residential homes with varying roof styles, set against a clear blue sky and bare trees.

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US renters locked out of heat pumps may get a cheaper, plug-in option with window units

A white electric car is plugged into a charger near a beige garage door.

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Tesla owner wants Powerwall to take priority over EV charging — fellow owners weigh in

A person uses a smartphone app to monitor solar power production and environmental benefits with solar panels in the background.

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Solar app, utility bill differ wildly for 6 months, and commenters explain which number counts

A portable generator with wheels, power connections, and control panel on a brick pavement near greenery.

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Homeowner inherits old generator from late father, asks if it can safely power Starlink during outages

A rusty generator with a red top and black base, sitting on a concrete floor near metal storage.

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Homeowner's 1998 backup generator fails during outage despite only 25 hours of use