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Solar panel expert shares honest insights after 10 years in the industry: 'I wanted to share some … considerations"

Solar panel expert shares honest insights after 10 years in the industry: 'I wanted to share some … considerations"4+ hour, 19+ min ago   (373+ words) "Just like buying a car, there are a lot of options out there." A Reddit post in r/solar has some sensible advice for anyone considering adding rooftop panels." The Redditor behind it, a self-described "10-year pro," wrote that the…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > solar-panel-resale-value-california-home

Energy experts break down how solar panels impact homes' resale values: 'An eye-popping $39,500 to $79,000 boost"

Energy experts break down how solar panels impact homes' resale values: 'An eye-popping $39,500 to $79,000 boost"5+ hour, 4+ min ago   (392+ words) "It's one of the few home improvements that can pay for itself." Installing solar panels is one of the best ways to save on energy bills " but the benefits of solar don't stop there. A recent study revealed that solar…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > cleaning-refrigerator-radiator-maintenance

Homeowner shares video of simple hack to save on electricity bill: 'I'm impressed"

Homeowner shares video of simple hack to save on electricity bill: 'I'm impressed"19+ hour, 34+ min ago   (197+ words) The Reddit community was very happy to see it. A Redditor engaged in some home cleaning with the added bonus of some significant energy savings." "Cleaning the dust off my refrigerator thingy," wrote the original poster, alongside a video clip…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > heat-pump-homeowners-save-money

Year-long competition reveals how much money homeowners can save by upgrading their HVACs: 'Signals the efficiency wins that are possible"

Year-long competition reveals how much money homeowners can save by upgrading their HVACs: 'Signals the efficiency wins that are possible"2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (591+ words) "Even in period homes of 100 years old or more " [they] can be cheaper to run than gas or oil boilers." A 12-month competition tracking heat pump performance in lived-in homes proved that these efficient heating and cooling systems can save…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > diy-solar-setup-reddit-home-improvement

Homeowner turns heads after sharing photo of 'simple' DIY solar setup: 'I wanted to thank all the people who gave me constructive criticism"

Homeowner turns heads after sharing photo of 'simple' DIY solar setup: 'I wanted to thank all the people who gave me constructive criticism"2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (453+ words) "For an emergency setup, this feels like a big win." Home solar systems need not be expensive or complicated to provide pollution-free electricity for your living quarters. One homeowner shared their impressive DIY solar setup, which they initially installed for…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > heat-pump-energy-savings-costs-reddit-home

Homeowner reveals 2025 energy costs and savings after installing heat pump in 100-year-old home: 'Not my experience, especially in an older home"

Homeowner reveals 2025 energy costs and savings after installing heat pump in 100-year-old home: 'Not my experience, especially in an older home"2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (563+ words) "The fact that it is straightforward to get big savings with a little work " is just icing on the cake." Think a heat pump won't save you much in an old, drafty home? This Reddit post is challenging that assumption....

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thecooldown.com > green-home > air-conditioning-replacement-coil-leak-texas-homeowner

Distressed homeowner seeks advice after receiving $35,000 quote to replace 7-year-old HVAC: 'Always trying to squeeze the most out of you"

Distressed homeowner seeks advice after receiving $35,000 quote to replace 7-year-old HVAC: 'Always trying to squeeze the most out of you"3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (547+ words) "I've had to learn all of this over the last 12 hours." A Texas homeowner who described themselves as "freaking out" turned to the internet for help after their air conditioning unit failed despite being only seven years old. Sharing on…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > reddit-heat-pump-backup-boiler-replacement

Homeowner shares lucky experience after boiler dies during cold spell: 'In sub-freezing temperatures and snow"

Homeowner shares lucky experience after boiler dies during cold spell: 'In sub-freezing temperatures and snow"4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (499+ words) "They definitely got me through the couple of days I needed before the boiler got repaired." It's not uncommon for conventional furnace-style home heaters to give out in extreme weather, but that doesn't mean you'll have to weather it through…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > solar-panel-installation-reddit-utility-com

Homeowner speaks out after utility company bans rooftop solar installations: 'Ways to work around this?"

Homeowner speaks out after utility company bans rooftop solar installations: 'Ways to work around this?"4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (579+ words) A utility company has put up a brick wall on solar installations in one town. However, one homeowner is keen on switching to clean energy " and Redditors are helping figure out ways to do so without breaking laws. In a…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > industrial-boilers-health-costs-study-heat-pumps

Alarming report uncovers the home appliance swap that could prevent 33.2 million asthma attacks: 'Going to save lives"

Alarming report uncovers the home appliance swap that could prevent 33.2 million asthma attacks: 'Going to save lives"4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (564+ words) "[It will] keep kids healthy enough to be in school rather than missing school days." Switching out industrial boilers with heat pumps in factories across the U.S. could save $1.1 trillion in public health costs and 77,200 lives, according to a new report....