Money Saving Archives | The Cool Down

Solar panels on an unstable roof.

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Inspector blames solar for roof sag at New England home, but buyers are told to check the framing

A water well.

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No power, no water: Preppers share the simplest backup for homes on private wells

Rooftop solar panels installed on a house with trees in the background.

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Buyer weighing 4-year-old Tesla Solar Roof told to check who actually backs the warranty

A person works on a boat and adjusts solar panels on the roof.

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Narrowboat owner attempts 3 weeks off-grid as rain tests minimal setup

A gas control valve with buttons and a warning label attached to a water heater.

Home

Plumbers urge homeowner to replace water heater after old gas shutoff valve spins past 90 degrees

A collection of discarded items in a dumpster, including boxes, electronics, and an iPhone.

Tech

Dumpster diver gets $600, an iPhone 12, and more from downsizing office before being kicked out

An air conditioning unit on a padded surface with tools and equipment nearby.

Home

Heat pump buyer gets 24V thermostat with ducted inverter, other owners say humidity is the catch

A red Coleman cooler with a metal latch in a cluttered storage area.

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Vintage Coleman cooler headed for the landfill gets snatched up in curbside rescue

A gas appliance control panel with buttons and connected pipes, surrounded by dust.

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Homeowner asks if a bucket can buy time on dripping gas water heater, plumbers say pipe may be lead

An air conditioning unit with some rust on its grill, surrounded by plants in a garden setting.

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Homeowner says 38.5-year-old AC still blows cold, others worry they jinxed it

A house with solar panels on the roof and a brick wall topped with a hedge.

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'It still amazes me': Solar owner says electricity hit $0 for 6 months, including heating

A digital energy monitor displays usage and cost above a gas burner with a blue flame.

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Heat pump owner that kept gas for cooking says standing charge topped $135 a year