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Texas homeowner shares utility, gas bills for 1949 home with decades-old HVAC
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (682+ words) "The attic also barely has insulation, so a lot of heat transfer there." One Austin homeowner's 2025 utility and gas bills are drawing attention for a simple reason: They offer a real-world look at how expensive an older, draftier house can…...
Los Angeles homeowner skips $700 repair, replaces 27-year-old HVAC and furnace for just under $13,000
2+ week, 5+ day ago (437+ words) "If the install is cleanly done that's a good deal, I'd even say a great deal for California." When a decades-old air conditioner suddenly freezes over, homeowners are often left with a difficult choice: pay for a repair that may…...
Low-cost solar looks tempting in Maryland, but commenters warn of a 391-watt cutoff
2+ week, 6+ day ago (439+ words) "Up to 391 watts, you are correct. No wiring needed." For homeowners interested in solar but deterred by the price of a rooftop installation, the legalization of plug-in solar panels represents an opportunity. Now, as dozens of states consider allowing these…...
BBB warns about door-to-door solar pitches: 'Free panels' can leave homeowners stranded
3+ week, 1+ day ago (464+ words) In some cases, installers start work and never finish it. A knock at the door can make rooftop solar sound like an easy win. You might hear "free panels," or be told of endless government support, and electric bills that…...
New Jersey town offers up to 21% off electric bills with community solar, no rooftop panels required
3+ week, 3+ day ago (404+ words) Residents can enroll for free and receive credits connected to local renewable energy production. East Windsor residents may have a new way to lower their electricity bills without installing solar panels on their roofs. The New Jersey township is launching…...