Daryl wrote:I have a gas fired furnace. Thre service guy was here the other day and said I should not turn off the heat when I am at work. He said I should also never vary the thermostat by more than two degrees. This is based on the idea that I will use more gas to displace the cold air than to maintain a constant tempatrure.
Anyone agree or disagree with this? Thanks.
The guy's full of shit. Google it.Daryl wrote:I have a gas fired furnace. Thre service guy was here the other day and said I should not turn off the heat when I am at work. He said I should also never vary the thermostat by more than two degrees. This is based on the idea that I will use more gas to displace the cold air than to maintain a constant tempatrure.
Anyone agree or disagree with this? Thanks.
Daryl wrote:Thanks for all your advice. What about airconditioning? On really hot summer days if I leave the AC off all day, it becomes so hot inside the house that my central AC is unable to cool the house down. My genius service guy said that the systems aren't designed to handle temperatures about 90 degress and that I should leave the AC on all day too. ????
Daryl wrote:Thanks for all your advice. What about airconditioning? On really hot summer days if I leave the AC off all day, it becomes so hot inside the house that my central AC is unable to cool the house down. My genius service guy said that the systems aren't designed to handle temperatures about 90 degress and that I should leave the AC on all day too.
strider3700 wrote:$1200/year? where do you live?
Daryl wrote:This is based on the idea that I will use more gas to displace the cold air than to maintain a constant temperature.
Questions About Home Sealing (link)
What is a home envelope?
The exterior of your home is also called the "envelope" or shell. (See the orange line showing the envelope in the diagram at left.) The insulation, outer walls, ceiling, doors, windows, and floors all work together to control airflow in and out of the structure, repel moisture, and prevent heat from being lost or gained inside your home. A high-performance envelope helps maintain a consistent temperature even under extremely hot or cold conditions. The goal of Home Sealing is to improve the home envelope to make homes more comfortable and energy efficient.
What is air sealing and why is it important?
Air sealing is simply closing holes, cracks, and gaps where air can pass into or out of your home. On hot and cold days, you pay money to run an air conditioner or a furnace to maintain your home at a comfortable temperature. A house that leaks air costs more to heat or cool because your system must work longer to "condition" the air. In addition, if you happen to sit next to one of those leaks, you are uncomfortable because the room feels hotter or colder. Sealing those air leaks will help you maintain your home at a comfortable temperature all year long and help lower energy bills.
The biggest holes are most often found in the attic and the basement. Caulk, spray foam, and weather stripping are the most common materials used for air sealing.
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Anonymous wrote:Revi,
I think that metal roofs not only last longer, but perform the functions you point out quite well (especially allowing snow to slide off). I need to re-shingle next year and am considering metal although my better-half isn't sure that she'll like the pitter-patter. (We have a saltbox with large roof area over the bedrooms.)
Alfred Tennyson wrote:We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
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