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A damp patch and discoloration on a brown carpet near a white wall.

Home

After AC and heat ran together for hours, new homeowner uncovered a leak beneath the carpet

A water heater with an EnergyGuide label showing estimated yearly energy cost and specifications.

Home

Chemical smell and burnt plastic odor drive homeowner to kill power after water heater scare

A person holds open the cover of an air conditioning unit, revealing its blue mesh filters.

Home

Homeowner fixes failed AC before sunrise, thanks to one part already on hand

A hand holding a piece of firewood in front of a glowing fireplace.

Home

Dream property has only a wood stove, and homeowners say a mini-split may be the answer

A three-story brick building with a clock tower and American flag surrounded by greenery on a clear day.

Home

Massachusetts residents invited to learn how community solar can cut home energy costs

A portable generator with a bright yellow top and black frame, positioned on grass in a backyard setting.

Home

Instead of a costly standby system, homeowner looks to portable backup after 3-day outage

A close-up of a weathered electrical outlet with a black circular cover and visible dust and spider webs.

Home

Backup power looked like a niche generator problem, until one 20-amp connection changed the math

An elderly woman fanning herself as an electric fan blows toward her chair.

Home

Elderly woman living alone loses power in a heat wave, and a stopgap fix becomes critical

An old Generac generator engine.

Home

One loose ribbon connector spared this Generac owner a $1,300 control panel bill

An outdoor air conditioner.

Home

Mitsubishi heat pump dies after 3 years, and the warranty fix costs more than a new unit

A hand adjusting a digital thermostat displaying a room temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

Home

US experts say 78 is the best AC setting, and fans, shades, and smart thermostats help

A woman walks towards her home while an electric car is being charged in the foreground.

Tech

In the US, EV shoppers obsess over range, but charging where you park matters more