steppinthrax
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In the day it does cut off for maybe 10 mins or so, then cuts on, we have it on 67. In the night it pretty much runs constantly. God is wish they could run some gas lines through here.
In the day it does cut off for maybe 10 mins or so, then cuts on, we have it on 67. In the night it pretty much runs constantly. God is wish they could run some gas lines through here.
In the day it does cut off for maybe 10 mins or so, then cuts on, we have it on 67. In the night it pretty much runs constantly. God is wish they could run some gas lines through here.
Just one more thing you can bitch about.
My heat pump hasn't run at all. I heat with oil.
Last night, as the temps dipped below zero (if I am to believe my cheapo outdoor thermometer), my heat pump was probably running constantly. And probably on emergency heat too. So I can probably slice deli meat on my electrical meter this morning.
my heat pump was probably running constantly.
In the day it does cut off for maybe 10 mins or so, then cuts on, we have it on 67. In the night it pretty much runs constantly. God is wish they could run some gas lines through here.
You better go catch it!
As said, once temperatures fall below 40 degrees efficiency starts to suffer, at these temperatures forget about it! These systems were designed for more temperate climates. Mine will not keep-up, fortunately been able to supplement with a kerosene heater or woodstove.
If I had to choose, I'd pick a woodstove. Can't beat that kinda warmth; a woodstove and maybe a ceiling fan or two on lowest speed, and everything and everyone stays toasty. I learned a lesson about those kerosene heaters a few years ago. Keep a window cracked; counter-intuitive when you're trying to stay warm.
I fell asleep one night with one running and woke up (luckily) with a pounding headache and severe nausea. I was just on the good side of buying the farm.
A few years after that, I got a propane space heater. THAT thing was awesome.
Mine ran off and on all night in my second floor. First floor hasn't ran all winter. I bought a pellet stove and put it in my basement 8 winters ago. Heating a total of 3600 sq ft and my electric bills are about $120-140 a month in the wintertime. I burn around 4 tons a year (free delivery) and couldn't imagine being without it. The unit paid for itself in 2 years. Just a thought.