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Posted by geothermaljones on July 15, 2008, 9:35 pm
I'd look at a Mitsubishi Mr.Slim mini split heat pump. www.mrslim.com
No duct required. It'll give you some A/C in the summer & it'll provide a
bunch of heat in the winter.
goodluck
geothermaljones
st.paul,mn
> Tammy had written this in response to
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http://www.thestuccocompany.com/hvac/Re-Oil-Furnace-supplement-gas-fireplace-33593-.htm
> :
> Thanks for the input. I looked on the net a little. Forgot to mention I
> don't have duct work. No central a/c. Any other alternative or would
> you/could you still recommend same??
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> KJPRO wrote:
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>> message
>>>I have an oil furnace that's only 82% efficient. I use 500 gal of
>>> oil for
>>> my 1,000 sf house yearly. Like everyone, I'm thinking alternative
>>> source
>>> of heat. I live alone and cannot pick up heavy pellet bags!
>>> Would it be
>>> worth converting my fireplace to gas? The price of gas vs oil now
>>> is
>>> about $1 cheeper but BTU-wise gas is a little less efficient.
>>> From the
>>> prices I've gotten so far, it would be abougt $3,000 to do the
>>> convertion.
>>> I expect to be in this house for about 4-5 more years.
>>>
>>> I really appreciate the input guys. Any and all feedback is
>>> welcomed!!!
>>> Tammy
>
>
>> I'd look into the advantages of a heat pump.
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