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Homebuyer eyeing 2007 geothermal HVAC warned to consult a specialist, or risk a $20,000 shock
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (643+ words) Geothermal systems can be attractive because they tap stable underground temperatures instead of relying on outdoor air. Buying a home with unfamiliar heating equipment can feel like inheriting a mystery. One buyer considering purchasing a 2007 house with original geothermal HVAC…...
Tenant says window AC doubled power bill after crew admitted they'd 'never installed one before"
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (428+ words) The unit was reportedly fitted with wood, foam, and tape. One tenant's attempt to stay cool turned into a frustrating utility surprise after a broken window AC was replaced with a smaller unit, causing their monthly electric bill to soar....
Scientists trace 2024 earthquake that shook 42 million to previously unmapped New Jersey fault zone
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (578+ words) "Subtle, immature faults may pose a greater seismic hazard than the prominent, large faults that we traditionally focus on." A rare jolt hit New Jersey in April when a magnitude 4.8 earthquake sent tremors across the East Coast, startling millions. Researchers…...
Florida's Poe Springs stops flowing as daily rain can't offset drought and pumping
2+ week, 5+ day ago (444+ words) "The more groundwater we pump, the less water comes out of our springs." Florida's rainy season may be back above ground, but one of North Central Florida's springs has already reached a troubling milestone below the surface. In Alachua County,…...