From Our Field Notes
Short posts on what we see in Rochester homes — geothermal ROI, cold-climate heat pump behavior, when to repair vs. replace.
Geothermal vs. Gas Furnace in Rochester: A True Cost Comparison
After 45+ years installing both systems in Rochester, here's what the math actually looks like.
Read more →Heat Pumps in Rochester Winters: Separating Myth from Performance
Modern cold-climate heat pumps operate at 100% efficiency well below 0°F. Here's the real data.
Read more →NY Heat Pump Incentives in 2026: What Rochester Homeowners Can Claim
The federal credits expired at the end of 2025 — but New York's did not. NYS Clean Heat rebates through NYSERDA ($1,000–$18,000 depending on equipment, household type, and DAC status) and the NY State Geothermal Tax Credit, now capped at $10,000, still stack on a single install.
Read more →Heat Pump Cost in Rochester NY (2026): Full Pricing Breakdown
What a cold-climate heat pump actually costs in Rochester — equipment, install, and the real out-of-pocket number after the RG&E Clean Heat rebate, now that the federal 25C credit has expired.
Read more →Best Cold-Climate Heat Pumps for Rochester (Mitsubishi vs Rheem vs Gree vs Samsung)
Side-by-side of the cold-climate heat pumps we actually install in Monroe County homes. Honest brand tradeoffs from a 4th-generation HVAC installer.
Read more →Repair vs Replace Your Furnace in Rochester
Five questions that matter more than the textbook 50% rule. When to fix the furnace, when to bite the bullet on replacement, and when a heat pump beats both.
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