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January 26, 2009 at 10:19 AM #336752January 26, 2009 at 10:21 AM #336235
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ParticipantElectric is by far the biggest portion.
“Yes the total sf matters. Unless you have a large part of it closed off to HVAC you are paying to heat/cool 5500 sf.”
We have 3 levels, each has it’s own central air system, but NONE are used. In order to cut costs over long term we’ve added separate room air conditioners/heat pumps (the ones that go through the walls) in the kids and guest bedrooms), and for the master we have installed a split level air system just for the master (all doors closed). So we’re not heating/cooling entire floors, just rooms that have their system on.
How much would you all estimate are being drawn by systems in the “off” position (i.e. computers, big screen TVs, DVD players, DVRs, etc). Would it make “that big” a difference to unplug them instead?
January 26, 2009 at 10:21 AM #336564ParticipantElectric is by far the biggest portion.
“Yes the total sf matters. Unless you have a large part of it closed off to HVAC you are paying to heat/cool 5500 sf.”
We have 3 levels, each has it’s own central air system, but NONE are used. In order to cut costs over long term we’ve added separate room air conditioners/heat pumps (the ones that go through the walls) in the kids and guest bedrooms), and for the master we have installed a split level air system just for the master (all doors closed). So we’re not heating/cooling entire floors, just rooms that have their system on.
How much would you all estimate are being drawn by systems in the “off” position (i.e. computers, big screen TVs, DVD players, DVRs, etc). Would it make “that big” a difference to unplug them instead?
January 26, 2009 at 10:21 AM #336653ParticipantElectric is by far the biggest portion.
“Yes the total sf matters. Unless you have a large part of it closed off to HVAC you are paying to heat/cool 5500 sf.”
We have 3 levels, each has it’s own central air system, but NONE are used. In order to cut costs over long term we’ve added separate room air conditioners/heat pumps (the ones that go through the walls) in the kids and guest bedrooms), and for the master we have installed a split level air system just for the master (all doors closed). So we’re not heating/cooling entire floors, just rooms that have their system on.
How much would you all estimate are being drawn by systems in the “off” position (i.e. computers, big screen TVs, DVD players, DVRs, etc). Would it make “that big” a difference to unplug them instead?
January 26, 2009 at 10:21 AM #336681ParticipantElectric is by far the biggest portion.
“Yes the total sf matters. Unless you have a large part of it closed off to HVAC you are paying to heat/cool 5500 sf.”
We have 3 levels, each has it’s own central air system, but NONE are used. In order to cut costs over long term we’ve added separate room air conditioners/heat pumps (the ones that go through the walls) in the kids and guest bedrooms), and for the master we have installed a split level air system just for the master (all doors closed). So we’re not heating/cooling entire floors, just rooms that have their system on.
How much would you all estimate are being drawn by systems in the “off” position (i.e. computers, big screen TVs, DVD players, DVRs, etc). Would it make “that big” a difference to unplug them instead?
January 26, 2009 at 10:21 AM #336767ParticipantElectric is by far the biggest portion.
“Yes the total sf matters. Unless you have a large part of it closed off to HVAC you are paying to heat/cool 5500 sf.”
We have 3 levels, each has it’s own central air system, but NONE are used. In order to cut costs over long term we’ve added separate room air conditioners/heat pumps (the ones that go through the walls) in the kids and guest bedrooms), and for the master we have installed a split level air system just for the master (all doors closed). So we’re not heating/cooling entire floors, just rooms that have their system on.
How much would you all estimate are being drawn by systems in the “off” position (i.e. computers, big screen TVs, DVD players, DVRs, etc). Would it make “that big” a difference to unplug them instead?
January 26, 2009 at 10:24 AM #336245(former)FormerSanDiegan
Participant[quote=leucadiarenter]don’t run the washer/dryer or dish washer during typicall business hours 8-5 weekdays, electricity during these times is about 4X more expensive.[/quote]
most homeowners do not have time-sensitive metering, so this point is not relevant for reducing their monthly bill.
January 26, 2009 at 10:24 AM #336574Participant[quote=leucadiarenter]don’t run the washer/dryer or dish washer during typicall business hours 8-5 weekdays, electricity during these times is about 4X more expensive.[/quote]
most homeowners do not have time-sensitive metering, so this point is not relevant for reducing their monthly bill.
January 26, 2009 at 10:24 AM #336663Participant[quote=leucadiarenter]don’t run the washer/dryer or dish washer during typicall business hours 8-5 weekdays, electricity during these times is about 4X more expensive.[/quote]
most homeowners do not have time-sensitive metering, so this point is not relevant for reducing their monthly bill.
January 26, 2009 at 10:24 AM #336691Participant[quote=leucadiarenter]don’t run the washer/dryer or dish washer during typicall business hours 8-5 weekdays, electricity during these times is about 4X more expensive.[/quote]
most homeowners do not have time-sensitive metering, so this point is not relevant for reducing their monthly bill.
January 26, 2009 at 10:24 AM #336777Participant[quote=leucadiarenter]don’t run the washer/dryer or dish washer during typicall business hours 8-5 weekdays, electricity during these times is about 4X more expensive.[/quote]
most homeowners do not have time-sensitive metering, so this point is not relevant for reducing their monthly bill.
January 26, 2009 at 10:54 AM #336280AK
ParticipantAllergies? Consider a humidifier and/or air filter instead of the A/C.
January 26, 2009 at 10:54 AM #336609ParticipantAllergies? Consider a humidifier and/or air filter instead of the A/C.
January 26, 2009 at 10:54 AM #336698ParticipantAllergies? Consider a humidifier and/or air filter instead of the A/C.
January 26, 2009 at 10:54 AM #336726ParticipantAllergies? Consider a humidifier and/or air filter instead of the A/C.
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