I think sometimes we don’t realize how close a lot of people are to the edge. All the time. The middle class just doesn’t talk about it. It’s shameful. My house is freezing. Or not quite but nearly, and it makes it difficult to live in, difficult to get out of bed. It will kill all my houseplants — a source of happiness that alleviates my depression and PTSD — and triggers my memories of being physically threatened, homeless, desperate. Our furnace needs to be replaced. It will cost

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I think sometimes we don’t realize how close a lot of people are to the edge. All the time. The middle class just doesn’t talk about it. It’s shameful. My house is freezing. Or not quite but nearly, and it makes it difficult to live in, difficult to get out of bed. It will kill all my houseplants — a source of happiness that alleviates my depression and PTSD — and triggers my memories of being physically threatened, homeless, desperate. Our furnace needs to be replaced. It will cost —

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3 分鐘內	Kel Bachus kelbachus	— thousands. I just got a quote. The technician breezily said when I said I couldn’t afford that, that I could just get a loan. I live… in a trailer park. Can any of us just get loans? There are programs out there. I’m not sure how to access them. The furnace doesn’t go on a lot of the time. I have to go and hit the reset. Sometimes it still doesn’t go on, and I hold my breath and then it finally goes on with an epic WHUMP that I know belches black, kerosene smoke into the air outside. —
2 小時內	Heidi LaBate heidilabate	Depending on where you live there are grants that will pay 💯 cost of new furnace and installation. Easiest way to find information is to call your local community action center - if you have one. They will provide you with all of local, state and federal resources that are available.
2 小時內	unwell_well_well	We live in an apartment with vaulted ceilings and a really underpowered heating unit, so it's freezing in winter. We got an oil-filled radiator space heater and it's pretty incredible how effective it is at keeping our apartment warm. You can find one for ~$50. They use less electricity than infrared heaters and are much safer. If you live in a trailer, I imagine it would drastically improve your situation. Its cheaper than an HVAC unit at least.
2 小時內	Christine Marie roselover772	Without knowing where you live I would suggest you contact county agencies set up for people with low income. Biden put out programs to help people obtain furnaces I know people here in Rhode Island that receive them at no cost complete heating and air conditioning systems so you need to do some research now and get on the list before everything gets cut. Start making some calls try United Way any community source,even churches will help ,at least they can be a to connect you somewhere
2 小時內	ktmarvs	Understanding that this is not what you’re asking for, but I work in energy policy and want to give some assistance for replacing your furnace - call your states Public Service Commission (or PUC), there will be a ratepayer advocate office. They can help and tell you how to access assistance programs to replace the furnace with an energy efficient one. Happy to help in DM.
2 小時內	staciebraford	Where are you located? How can we help? Our natural gas company financed our hot water heater for 0% interest for a year. It wasn't what I wanted, but it's what I had to do. If we can assist you in any way, please let us know.
3 小時內	Pavonine Scales • Sable pavoninescales	When I lived in apartments in Boston with holes in the (ancient, crumbling) drywall and insufficient insulation, I would staple scraps of thick fleece over the holes. I'd go to the fabric store and get whatever fleece was in the scrap/offcut bin. Not pretty, but it might help with the light fixture holes?
3 小時內	Dennis Dunn master1hd	Just wait until climate change makes the houses/infrastructure we've built unsuited for the actual weather outside. Societies around the world will likely collapse.
4 小時內	BP blaireswayze	Random advice but please visit your local library and talk to your librarian! They know all the programs and will help you apply!
5 小時內	Kathryn katwoman_xx	I love the “just get a loan “ part. Like it’s that easy? And the money still has to be paid back. Except with interest now. Our heat was just fixed last week. It makes it impossible to get out of bed cos it’s frigid &im lucky, I’m in sc but for us we had a cold front and I have neuropathy (early stages, playing grab ass with insurance) and the pain/flare ups. I wish I could do more than give you useless words. I hope your plants make it out okay and you too. I’m so sorry.