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Duct sealing illustration for a Phoenix attic showing a leaky duct joint being sealed with mastic, airflow arrows, and a quote checklist icon.

Duct sealing and balancing in Phoenix, AZ: cost ranges, hot-room fixes, and what to demand on the invoice

A buyer-intent guide for Phoenix homeowners with hot rooms and high summer bills. Learn what duct sealing and balancing includes, typical cost drivers, and how to compare quotes.

Rachel | HEO TeamJan 4, 2026Updated Jan 4, 20268 min read

contractor quotes

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

contractor quotes

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.

Marcus DelaneyDec 30, 2025Updated Dec 30, 20259 min read

troubleshooting

Illustration of a home split between a heat pump and a gas furnace with a thermostat deciding which runs, plus a cost comparison dial and a cold-weather thermometer

Dual-Fuel Heat Pump + Furnace: When It Makes Sense

A practical guide to running a heat pump most days and a gas furnace as backup; learn when dual-fuel saves money, how controls work, and how to estimate your break-even point.

Sofia NguyenDec 27, 2025Updated Dec 27, 20259 min read

Flat illustration showing a split decision between a wrench and a new HVAC unit, with a calendar, cost comparison scales, and a simple decision flow for repair versus replacement

Repair or Replace HVAC: A Calm Decision Framework

Use equipment age, repair cost, safety, and comfort to decide whether to repair or replace your HVAC—and how to plan replacements before failure.

Sofia NguyenDec 20, 2025Updated Dec 20, 20258 min read

air conditioning

Flat illustration of a house with a three-step budget ladder labeled $2k, $10k, and $25k, with icons for insulation, duct sealing, a heat pump, and a checklist showing a phased upgrade plan

Best Home Energy Upgrades by Budget: $2k to $25k

A practical playbook for spending $2k, $10k, or $25k on energy upgrades—based on your bills, comfort issues, and equipment age.

Erin KesslerDec 18, 2025Updated Dec 18, 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

Split illustration comparing attic insulation and air sealing on the left versus a heat pump outdoor unit on the right, with a scale showing cost and comfort gains

Insulation before a heat pump: how to decide with your own numbers

Compare attic insulation, air sealing, and a heat pump using your rates and comfort goals so you spend on what moves the needle.

Marcus DelaneyDec 14, 2025Updated Dec 14, 20259 min read

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.

Marcus DelaneyDec 7, 202510 min read

troubleshooting

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.

Erin KesslerDec 7, 202510 min read

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