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Split illustration comparing a heat pump and a gas furnace for a snowy Minneapolis home; the heat pump sits outside a blue winter house, while a red winter house shows a furnace and ducts.

Heat pump vs gas furnace in Minneapolis, MN: costs, comfort, and how to compare quotes

A Minneapolis-focused guide to choosing a heat pump, gas furnace, or dual-fuel setup using your own rates, plus a quote checklist.

Rachel | HEO TeamJan 4, 2026Updated Jan 4, 202610 min read
Illustration of a home with several vents closed, increasing duct pressure and leaks, contrasted with a balanced airflow setup and a comfort-first fix list

Should you close vents to save energy? Why it often backfires

Closing supply vents feels like it should cut your bill, but it often increases duct leakage, reduces comfort, and can stress HVAC equipment. Here is what to do instead.

Illustration of a smart thermostat with a weekly schedule, small temperature adjustments, and a comparison of comfort versus energy use across day and night

Smart Thermostat Settings That Actually Save Money

A practical way to set schedules, setbacks, and temperature ranges for real bill savings; includes heat pump-specific tips and simple checks to confirm results.

Sofia NguyenDec 29, 2025Updated Dec 29, 20259 min read
Illustration of a home duct system with highlighted leaks sealed with mastic, with arrows showing air escaping into an attic and a checklist of questions for duct sealing quotes

Duct sealing: when it pays back, and how to avoid bad quotes

Learn what duct sealing fixes, what it costs, and the questions that separate real work from spray-and-pray.

Marcus DelaneyDec 14, 2025Updated Dec 14, 202512 min read
Illustration of a portable space heater next to an energy bill and a simple cost formula (watts times electric rate), showing hourly and daily costs

Space heater cost per hour: the math that explains your winter bill

Calculate what a 1500W space heater costs per day at your electric rate, then see cheaper comfort fixes that reduce the need for it.

Erin KesslerDec 14, 2025Updated Dec 14, 20257 min read
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.

Comparison illustration showing a heat pump on the left in cool blue winter tones versus a gas furnace on the right with warm orange tones, both heating cozy homes in a snowy setting
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Heat Pump vs Gas Furnace in Winter: How to Choose

Use your own rates, climate, and house to decide whether a heat pump, gas furnace, or hybrid wins your winter.

Sofia NguyenJan 10, 2025Updated Dec 7, 202512 min read