and floor vents on the second?? Probably go with a heat pump (mountains of NC) - would the ceiling vents help with the ac but NOT the heat? (iehot air rises - would help in summer with air coming from above but winter?) - - what is the best for saving elecThey will have a gas stove in living room - looking at TWO heat pumps (1 upstairs, 1 downstairs) so as to only use one when they are just alone - no children yet- house is running about 2, 400 sqfeet - spending is hopefully to stay around 220,000 - please give best advise on heating arrangements for future savings.ps - wood flooring/stone/siding.
All of the little things helpOutlet gaskets caulking and weatherstrippingIf you have ducts in your attic duct sealing will help as well Insulation will have the biggest impactBy far Home Depot offer free use of the machine if you buy the cellulose insulation from themThe parts should run a couple hundred bucks for a home that sizeGets some friends and or family to help Call your utility and ask if they have any programs that can help
Insulate the house well and save1) Use at least 8-inches of fiberglass attic insulation 2) Use argon-gas insulated glass windows and doors3) Use a minimum of R-19 fiberglass insulation in the walls 4) Caulk and seal all cracks with 40 year butyl rubber caulk to eliminate draftingDo this and your house will be cozy year round with minimum fuel usage.
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