Keep your 'castle' cozy with the right approach to heat
Apr 28, 2011 | Energy-saving and money-saving heating tips
In the cold months, set the thermostat to 68 degrees when home, and then back to 58 degrees when sleeping or when you're not home more than four hours.
In the winter, open window coverings on the sunny side of your home to take advantage of "free heat from the sun." Close the coverings on cloudy days or right after the sun sets.
Clean furnace system and check ducts for leaks.
Caulk windows and caulk and weather-strip doors. Keep the outside air out and the inside air in.
Replace furnace and air conditioner filters. Spray the filters with a light coating of lemon furniture polish or vegetable oil cooking spray to help trap dirt in the filter.
Replace normal thermostats with programmable thermostats.
Install floor and ceiling insulation: It is recommended to have a minimum of an R-30 to R-38 insulation in the attic and R19 insulation in the sub-floor.
Replace inefficient and single pane windows with energy efficient
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Gas Furnace?
Mar 17, 2008 by Mike
I'm having a promblem with my gas furnace. It wants to come on but all I get is a steady humm from the unit . The motor is working that runs the return fan.
It depends on the age of the furnace. If it has a standing pilot, check to make sure the pilot is lit. If it has electronic ignition, check the diagnostic lights on the unit. For a step by step troubleshooting guide, check out my source.
Whats the difference between an electric and gas furnace? as far as cost and upkeep go?
Feb 07, 1575 by BS and thats no BS
I'm looking at Condos right now one has a gas furnace and water tank, while the other 2 have an electric(forced air) furnace and an electric water heater.
Which is more expensive to run in terms of energy bills? Do Electric Furnaces last longer then gas? Are they cheaper to replace? Does an electric furnace use a heating element or what?(vs a gas using a flame)
The one I'm looking at still has an electric furnace from the mid 70's. Should i be worried?
Electric is MUCH more expensive to operate. It uses something called "heat strips" to provide heat. Have you ever seen a fake fireplace that provides heat by blowing air over a coil that heats up? It provides heat but is very expensive to run because it has to keep the coil red hot to provide heat. Well that's the same way an electric furnace is going to heat your condo, except it has strips that it heats up and blows air over.
I would definitely go with the one with gas heat. By the way, a forced hot air furnace can still be gas. That's what we had in New Jersey and my bills were not out of line.
A gas furnace costs more to replace, but a lot less to operate. Same with a gas dryer. It's more to purchase, but less to operate.
An electric furnace from the 70's is probably not a very energy efficient model so I would definitely think twice.
Good luck with finding your new condo and happy moving!!