The Time has come
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Mykayel
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I can't believe how much some of you pay in electric... but then again, you are keeping your hosues freezing cold, we really are a spoiled society. I have a programmable thermostat and it cools the house down to 78 for when I get home from work. I'll kick it down every once in a while if the humidity is getting up there.
And I couldn't agree more about doing the insulation, blow it in yourself and put in a minimum of 12 inches, 16 would better. No matter what you put in, it will pay for itself in no time in both your heating and cooling bills but I would do much as you can afford as its better to only have to do it once. And if you don't have enough ventilation in your attic, putting some more vents or powered vents will help you a lot in the summer.
And I couldn't agree more about doing the insulation, blow it in yourself and put in a minimum of 12 inches, 16 would better. No matter what you put in, it will pay for itself in no time in both your heating and cooling bills but I would do much as you can afford as its better to only have to do it once. And if you don't have enough ventilation in your attic, putting some more vents or powered vents will help you a lot in the summer.
Im Lon 2
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My bill was $380, for the first time since Dec it was under $400.
Last month I switched my lights to run in the evening, which allows me to run the house at 78° during the day. I also Only run my MH (1050 watts) 4 hours a day, and my VHO (440 Watts) 1.5 hours before and after the MH.
Hate to hear you are thinking about getting out. But I must say it has crossed my mind a few time too in the past 6 months.
Last month I switched my lights to run in the evening, which allows me to run the house at 78° during the day. I also Only run my MH (1050 watts) 4 hours a day, and my VHO (440 Watts) 1.5 hours before and after the MH.
Hate to hear you are thinking about getting out. But I must say it has crossed my mind a few time too in the past 6 months.
Reggae Fish
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You guys are all absolutely insane! That is way too hot. I keep 68 in summer, 72 in winter.
kmf507
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My wife and I needed a new furnace and AC. Since we plan on being in our house for a while, we got the most efficient furnace and ac that company x offered. I must say, we paid alot more up front, but I have no doubt that it is worth it. Our programmable thermostat let's the house up to 76 during the workday, but it is down to 70 for bedtime (does not run continuously to maintain 70 overnight either). We have budget billing, and it is under $100/month. Split level house with MH on 9.5 hours a day. We also just replaced all the windows, further saving energy dollars. I really think buying efficient up front is worth it.
StupidsReef
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True kmf507, very true. But not all of us can afford the right up front amount either. Guy's like me we just get the BIGGEST tank our house can fit and then worry about the rest :lol:
frenchie
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10494797#post10494797 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capncapo
You did have your unit cleaned and your charge checked at the beginning of the season .....right Darrick?
You insulation can be a big part but if your unit isn't running efficiently then it may not be able to keep up.
Got a clean filter?
oh yeah change filters every month, and system is cleaned, i got outside every 2 or 3 weeks and take sides off of ac unit and turn it off and hose it down real good. Have to do atleast once a month granite city is dirty from steel mill and everytime i rinse it out its always got alot of junk coming off.
