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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!
What are the ways you are trying to cut costs?
ncgemgirl7
I do a food co-op (Angel Food Ministries), We are very conservative with the heat, electric, and water bills. We do not eat out. What are some ways you are cutting costs?? I think we all could use this information
I do not use credit cards and never have used them.
eskie lover you sure have some great ways to save... Thank you.
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I grow my own citrus, avocado, veggies and herbs. When I over produce, I either share my excess harvest or exchange it with other neighbors who also have over produced or freeze the excesses. It saves us all money on groceries. I also learned a great new technique called morphing meals from nutritionist Robin Miller on Food Network. For example, tonight I am roasting a huge pork loin. I will cut it in thirds, however, so that over the weekend I can make a snitzel and then we can have stuffed pork rouladen early next week. I try to get as many meals as I can out of the main ingredients and that is a real time and money saver. I also line dry most of the time instead of using the dryer and always use the air dry function on the dishwasher. I also don't run either my central heat or air conditioner. I tinted my windows, planted trees strategically to shade my home, installed high R value insulation, use ceiling and window fans and heat my home using wood in my fireplace insert. I usually buy 2 cords of seasoned wood from the grove ranch above my canyon for about $100 each and that is much cheaper than running the furnace which uses both natural gas and electricity. We also have a system we call OPG in our neighborhood. It means, other people's gas. Most of the people who have children have to make at least 2 trips to the school daily. So they carpool so that there are fewer trips and then ask when they go whether any neighbor needs them to pick up anything on their way. Those of us without children also offer when we are going somewhere to save someone else the trip. We also offer each other clothing or furniture when they are no longer needed and before we donate them to charities. LOL I think I've furnished at least 2 of my neighbor's kids 1st apartments over the years.
I grow my own citrus, avocado, veggies and herbs. When I over produce, I either share my excess harvest or exchange it with other neighbors who also have over produced or freeze the excesses. It saves us all money on groceries. I also learned a great new technique called morphing meals from nutritionist Robin Miller on Food Network. For example, tonight I am roasting a huge pork loin. I will cut it in thirds, however, so that over the weekend I can make a snitzel and then we can have stuffed pork rouladen early next week. I try to get as many meals as I can out of the main ingredients and that is a real time and money saver. I also line dry most of the time instead of using the dryer and always use the air dry function on the dishwasher. I also don't run either my central heat or air conditioner. I tinted my windows, planted trees strategically to shade my home, installed high R value insulation, use ceiling and window fans and heat my home using wood in my fireplace insert. I usually buy 2 cords of seasoned wood from the grove ranch above my canyon for about $100 each and that is much cheaper than running the furnace which uses both natural gas and electricity. We also have a system we call OPG in our neighborhood. It means, other people's gas. Most of the people who have children have to make at least 2 trips to the school daily. So they carpool so that there are fewer trips and then ask when they go whether any neighbor needs them to pick up anything on their way. Those of us without children also offer when we are going somewhere to save someone else the trip. We also offer each other clothing or furniture when they are no longer needed and before we donate them to charities. LOL I think I've furnished at least 2 of my neighbor's kids 1st apartments over the years.
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