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The house is in a neighborhood with gas lines, but I don't know how close the main gas line is. It's roughly 1,200 square foot. It also has a fireplace, which will help with the heating costs but we want to find out how much it would be to make the change from oil to gas, as oil can be so expensive.
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I think it depends on where you live. For me- in the Midwest- it would run about $4,000- 6,000- depending on ductwork and the like. I would recommend going the geo-thermal route. Initially it is about 3x as much. Here are the perks though.
1- You use far less energy- only electric.
2- You get big rebates for installing the system- sometimes up to $5,000 from your electric company.
3- There are far fewer moving parts (only a pump), so it presents fewer problems down the road and is less expensive to fix and upkeep.
4- It eliminates the need for central AC and all of the cost that goes with it, since it uses the ground's temp of 55 degrees.
5- It is "green" and gives you knowledge that you are doing your part (cheesy but true)
I have a friend that installed a system in his house. He has about 3,000 sq. ft. He heats and cools his house on less than $100.00 a month- winter and summer!
I think it depends on where you live. For me- in the Midwest- it would run about $4,000- 6,000- depending on ductwork and the like. I would recommend going the geo-thermal route. Initially it is about 3x as much. Here are the perks though.
1- You use far less energy- only electric.
2- You get big rebates for installing the system- sometimes up to $5,000 from your electric company.
3- There are far fewer moving parts (only a pump), so it presents fewer problems down the road and is less expensive to fix and upkeep.
4- It eliminates the need for central AC and all of the cost that goes with it, since it uses the ground's temp of 55 degrees.
5- It is "green" and gives you knowledge that you are doing your part (cheesy but true)
I have a friend that installed a system in his house. He has about 3,000 sq. ft. He heats and cools his house on less than $100.00 a month- winter and summer!
I am thinking of installing a fireplace where there isn't one?
Fawntel R
I am contemplating installing a fierplace in a house that is one story and not made of brick. How much do you think this will cost me? Are there any cheaper alternatives? Thanks in advance!
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lots of cheaper and more efficient ways to go here...i would go with a brick chimney and woodstove...a full fireplace will run in the neighbohood of 8-10,000 , off thetop of my head...you will hear of gas and electric fireplaces...i would sooner run my furnace than invest in either of those...i like the smell of wood and enjoy watching the flames...
lots of cheaper and more efficient ways to go here...i would go with a brick chimney and woodstove...a full fireplace will run in the neighbohood of 8-10,000 , off thetop of my head...you will hear of gas and electric fireplaces...i would sooner run my furnace than invest in either of those...i like the smell of wood and enjoy watching the flames...
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