Know what’s worth buying — and what to skip.

Your photos show hydronic baseboard heat and no visible heat pump. A single-zone cold-climate mini-split typically cuts winter heating cost in the room it serves and adds summer cooling.

Next step: Get two quotes from rebate-participating installers — in Vermont the rebate is paid through the contractor.

The fridge looks dated but shows no failure signs — no rust at the seals, no condensation streaks. An aging-but-working fridge usually isn’t worth replacing for efficiency alone; wait for a real symptom.

Next step: Re-check if you hear compressor cycling issues or see condensation inside — that changes the math.