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Homeowner questions popular heat pump upgrades after government announces $8,000 incentive: 'Does it make sense to switch?"
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (426+ words) "We shut off our gas service completely." After hearing about financial incentives being offered by their home state, one Colorado homeowner was interested in installing a heat pump, but wasn't certain whether it would do the job. They turned to…...
Elderly homeowner shares what he got wrong about modern HVACs: 'I need to call the contractor back to apologize"
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (426+ words) "I am honestly surprised they moved forward at all with your request." Homeowners generally obtain a greater sense of comfort after installing a modern HVAC " but one 70-something Indiana resident discovered they'd unintentionally sabotaged their system. In r/heatpumps, a…...
Consumer Reports expert breaks down the home heating appliances gaining popularity across the US: '[This] is the smartest thing you can do …"
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (517+ words) "I find keeping energy costs down in the winter a real challenge." A home appliance specialist discussed the things a homeowner should keep in mind when they're thinking about upgrading their HVAC." The YouTube short from Consumer Reports (@consumereports) features…...
Homeowner debunks HVAC myth after ditching their furnace despite freezing temps: 'Woke up to -16F"
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (516+ words) "It seems like it is too good to be true honestly." Embracing new home technologies can be daunting " particularly when it involves HVAC in a famously wintry state. A user on Reddit's r/heatpumps did just that, cross-posting their "energy…...
Homeowner shares horror story of dealing with a broken furnace during a snowstorm: 'I wish I ... avoided a very expensive mistake"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (498+ words) "The rules and qualifications are so opaque and hard to follow." A horrified homeowner turned to Reddit for advice over a potentially costly error amid a home upgrade. The story, posted to r/hvacadvice, laid out the problem: they contacted…...
Homeowner vents frustrations after seeing final result of $10,000 'pure garbage' HVAC installation: 'Behold the amazing craftsmanship"
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (503+ words) "Waiting for the company to address the obvious issues." You know what they say: a new HVAC system is only as good as the people installing it. One Redditor unfortunately found out that this was true after their installation went…...
Expert shares money-saving tips to efficiently heat home during winter months: 'Keep things affordable"
2+ week, 2+ day ago (435+ words) This hack has two huge perks. It's that time of year when temperatures fall, and indoor thermostats rise. The big question: What's the ideal winter setting to stay warm without torching your budget? In the video, the creator lays out…...
Industry insider urges HVAC installers to help homeowners receive dwindling financial incentives: 'Of course, they want to save money"
2+ week, 3+ day ago (579+ words) "The last thing a contractor wants to do is promise a rebate, and all of a sudden funding drops." A recent survey suggests that Americans are considering green home upgrades because of rising energy costs. But as federal incentives dry…...
Homeowner shares honest experience surviving -36 degree cold snap with a heat pump: 'It's a 113-year-old farm house"
2+ week, 4+ day ago (500+ words) "I never shut them off all winter." A Reddit post showing real electricity data from a winter that hit minus-36 degrees Fahrenheit is giving homeowners a clearer picture of what heat pumps can actually handle." The post comes from a…...
New homeowner questions popular HVAC upgrade after receiving massive installation quote: 'Seems like a lot of markup"
2+ week, 4+ day ago (611+ words) "Definitely get more quotes." Upgrading your heating and cooling system is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make as a homeowner, and one Reddit post has sparked debate over just how expensive it should be. "First question, does this…...