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Discussions with tag 'Ice'

How are your Heat Pumps Doing this Winter: The Good, the Bad, & The Ugly?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

I don't want to gloat about my heat pumps entirely, believe me, as I just found out an older mini split we have apparently has a refrigerant leak.  HVAC is also never easy - and never 10

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Filed under: Heat Pumps

Keywords: HVAC,Heat Pumps,Snow,Compressors,Cold weather,Ice,Winter weather

1 replies | 55 views | Posted on: 02/04/2026 | Last updated: 02/04/2026

Our Ice Dam - Frustrating, Expensive, and a bit of a Mystery

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

If you've got an ice dam this winter, you're not alone.  I heard a funny noise late at night in our kitchen, and though I was sure it would be nothing, I went to investigate.  As I g

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Filed under: Roofing

Keywords: maintenance,Roofing,Roofs,Leaks,Snow,Ice,Ice dams,Roof Raking,Roof Leaks,Water damage

0 replies | 42 views | Posted on: 02/05/2026 | Last updated: 02/05/2026