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Posted by JOHN (LA) on November 18, 2003 at 15:04:37 from (66.157.84.23):
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: O/T Central heat and a/c posted by Steve from MO - yup. on November 18, 2003 at 09:30:57:
Yes very much more to cool than to heat.It got to mid to upper 70's here today. My floors are insulated with 6in fiberglass and 1/2in R3 foam board under that. Replacing windows with low E type one by one. Trees planted on west and south side to shade sun in summer. Water heater in its own insulated closet and with blanket. My gas heater does still work but you can see metal flaking off in the fire box so I am going to replace entire unit all at once. I may be wrong but I think with the minimal heating I need I think a heat pump with elec backup would work OK.(better than propane) So I guess what my main question is----- Does the extra cost of the geo closed water system worth it in elec company rebates and energy savings on AC. Remember I run my AC probley 8 to 9 months a year. (my back up window unit is on now while wife is cooking) Thanks
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