What is the best cost efficient heating source, besides electric heating, where can I find it and how much does it cost including for installation?
2006-10-18 08:33:48 · 6 answers · asked by There's Art In Everything 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the most cost efficient system is Geo thermal. you can heat a mansion in Wisconsin for $3 a day with one. they are spendy to install.....like $10000 up front but that money will be recovered in less than 10 years thru energy savings.
the next efficient is an air to air heat pump with gas backup....about $5000 to install. you use the gas when the ambient temp drops below 20 degrees or so.
talk to the gas companies and hvac companies in your area.. have them do heat load calculations for your house, and give you an estimate on your utility bill.
hope this helps,
possum
2006-10-18 15:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by hillbilly named Possum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really depends on what part of the country you live in.
Oil has the highest BTU's , gas is somewhat non- maintenance,
propane is more expensive than gas but does the same thing equipment wise as Nat. gas.
where i live i like the 90%+ wall hung gas boiler that is able to supply hot water to a storage tank and enable you to have hydro air from an air handler (as well as A/C and Humidification)
radiant floors can be added as well allot of versatility over all
2006-10-18 17:40:39 · answer #2 · answered by Specialist Ed :Þ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My house uses hot water baseboard heating. Each bedroom has independent thermostats, another for the basement, and one in the kitchen/living room.
The furnace is oil powered. If natural gas were available in my area I'd convert in a flash.
2006-10-18 16:25:38 · answer #3 · answered by Warren914 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your local furnace and air conditioning yellow pages will have plenty of resources for you to call. They are the experts in your region and will be able to tell you all that you need to know about heating your home.
2006-10-18 15:40:08 · answer #4 · answered by sunseekerrv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot water bottles, lots of blankets, layers of warm clothes. Hang quilts up at your windows (to stop draughts) Socks gloves scarves.
Imagine you were living 100 years ago ... try do what they did.
I used to run my tumble dryer in the lounge at night - it did 2 things at once - dry clothes and heat the room!!
2006-10-18 15:39:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural gas, then propane, then oil
2006-10-18 15:40:33 · answer #6 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋