Utility websites plug users into savings
May 22, 2012 | "Turns out, water heaters click on at random times, even when no one is using hot water. Chase bought a timer for the water heater, allowing him to shut it off at night, and is now enjoying watching his hourly energy consumption drop. "I started researching what could be going on at that time of morning and figured out it was our water heater," said Chase, 57, a Wilton resident with an all-electric house. He's one of the new breed of energy users, armed with information from recently launched utility websites that allow consumers to track electricity and gas consumption monthly, daily, even hourly. An early application of "smart" meters, the websites can also be used to get conservation tips, analyze energy use trends, pay bills, and start and stop service remotely.
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Sep 23, 2011 | Several fireplace and stove shop owners in the region offered their expertise on what the best options are for both warmth and design. Rod Zander, owner of the New England Hearth and Soapstone in Goshen, specializes in masonry heater and tile stoves,
May 22, 9315 | If you are installing combustion equipment—like a woodstove or gas fireplace logs—in your living space, be sure the area is well-ventilated to reduce the risk of gas exposure. - Select gas appliances such as ovens, space heaters, fireplaces and
May 22, 4729 | For traditionalists without an existing fireplace Solo suggests a floor mounted electric fireplace heater. They are available with decorative woodwork finishes and a mantle or in contemporary styles. Realistic "burning logs" or optional crystals
Sep 22, 2011 | Spacious family room with marble gas fireplace. Main suite with vaulted ceiling, sitting room, 2 walk in closets and main bath complete with soaking tub, double sink, vanity & separate shower. First floor laundry and 2 car garage. Close to major roads,
Sep 23, 2011 | Up front is a large, freestanding three bedroom & 1.5 bath home with inside laundry, central air and heating, gas burning fireplace, new carpet, new paint, upgraded kitchen, very large master bedroom and a private courtyard and a private entrance in
What is more expensive gas fireplace or space heaters?
Apr 27, 2009 by Shree P
Downstairs basement we rent out rooms. They are friends and we go down all the time. But its so cold downstairs. We had the gas fireplace on but it went off and we dont know how to turn it on so the guys started using space heaters in their rooms.
Which is more expensive to run? Gas fireplace or space heaters. them Thank a bunch.
Gas used to be cheap to run, but nowadays, it is just as expensive as electric and oil.
Space heaters now a days are safe, but STILL be careful when using them. They still can catch other objects on fire.
I would say that they both will cost about the same to run.
:-)
Does anyone know what gas heaters for the fireplace at home are good...? What Brands are the best to buy?
Oct 04, 2008 by Biological
Replacing a old gas fire for the home living room.
Need info on best brands and websites which sell them..