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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

JudyM

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12. I'm looking at these options right now, since the A/C quit and it's an old system.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #8)

Wed Jul 27, 2022, 02:41 PM

Jul 2022

I was told the ductless system works best with an open floor plan, which we do not have.

I’ve been getting up at 4:30am to open all the windows, and hosing the roof a couple times a day.

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So my radiant heat barrier arrived & was (mostly) installed yesterday! [View all] SheltieLover Jun 2022 OP

The trick is to spend money where it does the most good. Turbineguy Jun 2022 #1

Thx! SheltieLover Jun 2022 #3

My home was built with radiant barrier LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2022 #2

It hasn't interfered with cell reception or friend's house. SheltieLover Jun 2022 #4

One story, 1,000 sq ft home. multigraincracker Jun 2022 #5

$130, if you install yourself! SheltieLover Jun 2022 #6

Thanks, all those zeros had me confused. multigraincracker Jun 2022 #7

Sorry for any confusion! SheltieLover Jun 2022 #8

I'm looking at these options right now, since the A/C quit and it's an old system. JudyM Jul 2022 #12

My resident hvac expert just left fof the afternoon SheltieLover Jul 2022 #13

Your ac system might jusg need a capacitor. SheltieLover Jul 2022 #14

K&R and thanks so much for sharing! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2022 #9

Yw! SheltieLover Jun 2022 #10

The temperatures fluctuate wildly here - it's supposed to get up to 88 tomorrow Rhiannon12866 Jun 2022 #11