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Split illustration showing uneven room temperatures in a home - warm orange room with comfortable person at 90°F versus cold blue room with bundled person at 55°F, highlighting problem areas like blocked vents and window leaks

Cold rooms, hot rooms: fix uneven temps before big upgrades

Weekend-level fixes to even out hot and cold rooms before spending on new HVAC or windows.

HEO TeamDec 7, 202510 min read
comfort
hvac
airflow
insulation
troubleshooting
bills
Home energy analytics methodology infographic showing calculator formulas, spreadsheet data analysis, ROI charts, and trusted data sources like DOE and EIA for transparent cost and savings calculations

How we calculate costs and savings (assumptions, sources, and caveats)

Where our upgrade estimates come from, the data we use, and the limits you should know before trusting payback numbers.

HEO TeamDec 7, 202515 min read
methodology
savings
costs
planning
assumptions
bills
Person reading product labels surrounded by floating energy term bubbles like SEER2, AFUE, kWh, U-factor, and BTU with a Home Energy Glossary book, illustrating decoding technical jargon into plain English

Home energy terms in plain English (from SEER2 to U-factor)

Plain-English guide to SEER2, HSPF2, AFUE, U-factor, SHGC, ACH50, kWh and other labels so you can compare quotes and plan upgrades.

HEO TeamDec 7, 202510 min read
glossary
hvac
windows
insulation
ratings
bills
Person looking shocked at high energy bill with magnifying glass, diagnostic checklist, and icons for possible culprits like water heater, HVAC, thermostat, and appliances - solving the energy bill mystery

Why your energy bill is so high: 7 things to check first

A 10–20 minute checklist to find whether billing quirks, weather, HVAC, hot water, or new gadgets are driving your high bill.

HEO TeamDec 7, 202511 min read
bills
troubleshooting
heating
cooling
hot water
rates
plug loads
Illustration of electric and gas utility bills with magnifying glass highlighting key numbers like kWh, therms, and costs, showing usage charges, fixed fees, and delivery charges breakdown

How to read your utility bill without guessing

Translate your utility bill into kWh, therms, and actual costs per end-use so you can target the right upgrade.

HEO TeamMar 12, 202511 min read
bills
electricity
budget
data