Casey’s mom asked: I live in Massachusetts & my home has electric heat with thermostats in each room. Very expensive to use so I don’t turn them on. I just don’t know if I’ll use less electricity by running the pellet stove or the electric room heaters. One 40 lb bag of pellets costs $6 [...]
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For heating my downstairs area is it cheaper to run a pellet stove or 2 small electric 10 watt heaters?
May 31st, 2009 · 2 Comments · Maintenance & Repairs
Tags: Pellet Stove·Pellets·Thermostats
what is cheaper to use today for heating an apartment, gas or electric heat?
May 13th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Maintenance & Repairs
sunnyside2005@sbcglobal.net asked: and why? is it worth the price to convert from gas to electric heating, with the price of gas going up?Sara
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Tags: Apartment·Electric Heat·Gas Price
difference between a heat pump system and electric heating for a house?
May 13th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Maintenance & Repairs
cranehed asked: new heat and ac unit for my house.have had electric heat.how good are the heat pump systemsBen
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Does anyone else have problems with electric heating?
April 23rd, 2009 · 4 Comments · Maintenance & Repairs
Bianca asked: The house I am renting is all electric and this whole winter my electric bill has been outrageous because of the heat. It shouldnt be that much bc it is a tiny house. On top of that it doesnt even get warm in here at ALL!! It is always freezing. [...]
Tags: Electric Bill·Ppl·Renting
I need a generic electrical schematic for a residential electric heating and cooling system?
April 22nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Maintenance & Repairs
Bruce B asked: Split system, forced air, ceiling mounted with one blower motor and two two squiral cage. Single heating coil.Deshaun
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Why is black soot coming from my Electric heating vents?
April 2nd, 2009 · 3 Comments · Maintenance & Repairs
momwithabat asked: We have two AC/heating systems. One is fine, the other (over time of 2 months) has a black sooty residue collecting where the air blows out. This unit has the vents in the ceiling. Will filters help? Where should they go? In the return or in the room vents?
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How much will it cost to replace a gas heating and electric cooling system?
March 28th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Maintenance & Repairs
Jane asked: Both units are outdoors and are combined in one unit. My house size is 1100 sq ft. The heating part of the unit is gas and the cooling is electric. How much would it be to replace both? How much to replace just the heating?Rachel
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how long does BX CABLE last for electric heating in a home ?
March 10th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Maintenance & Repairs
sportrac asked: our home has BX CABLE in crawl space attached to beams for electric heat. How long does this remain safe, how can one tell, etc. has been in house at least 35 years. want reputable replies only!!!Charles
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Tags: 35 Years·Beams·Crawl Space
Best or most cost effective electric heating for my home?
February 26th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Maintenance & Repairs
Snowflake asked: I bought an older home, have done a lot of renovations, and now I have come to the part of heating/cooling. We currently have a 30+ year old gas furnace and want to get rid of it and convert to electric heat/cooling. House is 2500-3000 square feet. What kind [...]
What are the pros and cons of electric heating?
February 25th, 2009 · 10 Comments · Maintenance & Repairs
asked: We recently bought a home with electric heating. We’ve always had gas before and I wanted to know about some of your experiences with it.
How much more expensive? I was paying about $150 in the winter per month for gas heat in a very poorly insulated home.
Thanks for the info about gas heat, [...]