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Cheapest monthly bill HVAC option

Last Post 19 Jul 2019 05:46 PM by TWhite. 5 Replies.

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08 Jul 2019 09:32 PM
At this point, what is the cheapest heating and cooling option as far as monthly bills are concerned.

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09 Jul 2019 08:13 AM
Depends on a lot of things. The "cheapest" is essential "the open window". See! Not exactly helpful is it? It depends on your home: How it's constructed How it's oriented Overhangs Your climate zone Your glazing Your air sealing Your insulation package How much space you need to heat or cool Your budget Whether this is a new build or a retrofit

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16 Jul 2019 01:36 PM
Geothermal uses the least energy but is generally more costly to install.

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18 Jul 2019 02:46 PM
Not sure Geo is the cheapest anymore? or ever?

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18 Jul 2019 03:16 PM
The cheapest monthly bill is only one factor to consider and is usually the least important... You need to consider acquisition cost and overall ROI. You also need to consider reliability and maintenance requirements. If you live in a remote place, those become the most important factors. I would agree that GSHPs are nearly always a poor choice for residential construction.

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19 Jul 2019 05:46 PM
Posted By sailawayrb on 18 Jul 2019 03:16 PM The cheapest monthly bill is only one factor to consider and is usually the least important... You need to consider acquisition cost and overall ROI. You also need to consider reliability and maintenance requirements. If you live in a remote place, those become the most important factors. I would agree that GSHPs are nearly always a poor choice for residential construction. I would disagree with your reliability and maintenance statement. I am a custom builder and have a closed loop system in my own home and all I have had to do in 3 1/2 years is change filters. I would expect the maintenance to be similar to an air source HP and I expect through my reading that the system should last 27 to 30+ years.