WICKED USEFUL / NEW ENGLAND WINTER GUIDES
Cold house? Big bill?
Let’s get to the bottom of it.
Practical help for the places you live and the bills you pay. Thoughtful explanations, examples and tools for New England winters—with a little local attitude.
Drafts & weatherization
Cold glass or an actual air leak? Learn how to assess a cold window, record useful observations and choose the next step before buying replacements.
· 15–20 minutes
Find the answer →Heat pumps
Confused by Heat, Auto and fan settings? A New England mini-split checklist explains the controls, filter care and when to call your installer.
· 10 minutes with your user manual
Find the answer →Bills & household budgets
Use a private heating-cost calculator and bill-reading checklist to see whether higher rates, more energy use or a different billing period explain the jump.
· 20 minutes with two comparable bills
Find the answer →Cold-room troubleshooting
Before raising the thermostat, check heat delivery, blocked airflow, drafts and room conditions. A practical guide to describing and solving uneven heating.
· 15 minutes
Find the answer →Plan before you spend
A practical New England energy-assessment checklist: what to bring, what the tests can show, and how to compare recommended upgrades before spending.
· 20 minutes to prepare; appointment length varies
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