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Old 11-28-2008, 08:59 AM   #11
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I started a thread about replacing my 10 seer HAVC (all electric) system with a 16 seer system. Cut my electric bill in OVER half. Paid $5K. Get the better system...
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Old 11-28-2008, 04:45 PM   #12
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My parents had the solar heat/air system in their house in Virginia. Their bills went way down. If we could afford it for our house my hubby and I would definitely get it. It works well - or at least it did for them!
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Old 11-28-2008, 07:53 PM   #13
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My parents had the solar heat/air system in their house in Virginia. Their bills went way down. If we could afford it for our house my hubby and I would definitely get it. It works well - or at least it did for them!
Thats what I am slowly convincing myself, the solar seems the way to go. Pricey upfront, but will pay for itself in a few years.
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Old 11-28-2008, 08:04 PM   #14
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Old 11-28-2008, 08:11 PM   #15
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Do you realize the most expensive system ($25,000.00) only gives you 1kW (1000 watts)? That's only 10 light bulbs.

That won't even power your water heater (most are 3.5kW). Electric heat is a minimum 10kW.
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Old 11-28-2008, 08:49 PM   #16
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Do you realize the most expensive system ($25,000.00) only gives you 1kW (1000 watts)? That's only 10 light bulbs.

That won't even power your water heater (most are 3.5kW). Electric heat is a minimum 10kW.
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Old 11-28-2008, 08:53 PM   #17
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right now any system for electric heat/ac would be an upgrade. we have independent electric base board heaters for each room it worked in the 70's but not for our times the electric bill is sky high just tokeep the house comfortable.
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