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troubleshooting

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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.

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.

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.