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New heat pump drops upstairs temperature 2 degrees in 6 hours, installer says it's 'fine"
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (551+ words) "I had to sleep with the windows open last night." A homeowner in the r/HeatPumps subreddit said a newly installed Mitsubishi heat pump is barely cooling the upstairs of their home. Not only is that a frustrating result after…...
Used water heater looked like a $300 fix until homeowners pointed to the hidden risks
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (646+ words) "If a unit gets ripped out of a house, it's likely no good or on its last leg." An unexpected water heater breakdown can force people to choose between the lowest-priced unit and the option that may prove less costly…...
'It's only a start': Two home batteries slash one household's daily grid use by 30 kWh
7+ hour, 24+ min ago (378+ words) "Already seeing huge savings." A homeowner shared on Reddit that two solar-connected Anker Solix F3800 Plus power stations have cut their grid use by 30 kilowatt-hours per day. On a post in the r/AnkerSOLIXCommunity, the homeowner shared that they are "already…...
DIY mini-split setup came in under $1,000, prompting one big question about its lifespan
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (391+ words) "I honestly can't believe I actually pulled off such a massive project." A homeowner is getting props for taking on a project many people would leave to an HVAC crew. After successfully installing a mini-split, they said the entire project…...
In the US, heat pumps are on the verge of overtaking furnaces, boilers, and ACs in new homes
9+ hour, 24+ min ago (539+ words) That advantage can grow over time as the grid uses more renewable energy. Heat pumps are becoming a standard home upgrade in the United States rather than a niche one, as Good News Network detailed. In newly built houses, these…...
Quebec utility's free heat pump signups close after 20,000-home offer fills for 2026-27
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (354+ words) Hydro-Québec's free heat pump offer for low- and modest-income Quebec households proved so popular that registration for the 2026-27 season has already closed. As CityNews Montreal reported July 30, after enough households signed up to account for all planned installations, Hydro-Québec said…...
Philadelphia homeowner gets no-cost fix after mini-split unit overwhelms tiny backyard
11+ hour, 54+ min ago (455+ words) "The company is coming by next week to do it free of charge." A Philadelphia homeowner was excited about a newly installed mini-split system until the outdoor unit took over a tiny backyard and changed how the space looked and…...
California homeowner is paying $400 a month for solar that was never interconnected
13+ hour, 54+ min ago (395+ words) "Majorly screwed by solar and financing companies." A California homeowner found themselves on the hook for a six-figure loan for a solar panel system that was never fully completed or interconnected. Instead of lowering electric bills or earning solar credits,…...
Ohio homeowner asks experts about rare solar deal with a 5-year path to ownership
14+ hour, 4+ min ago (503+ words) Such an arrangement could complicate a future property sale. With electricity prices soaring along with the summer heat, many homeowners are exploring ways to use home solar to slash their energy bills. One such homeowner in Ohio turned to the…...
In Switzerland, one rooftop solar system nudged neighbors to go solar, buy EVs, and use less power
16+ hour, 54+ min ago (577+ words) "We believe that social norms play a central role." One rooftop solar array may do more than lower a home's bills. In Switzerland, researchers found it may also influence the entire neighborhood, with nearby households more likely to install panels…...