HI!

LJKeenan · 06-07-16, 08:50 AM

Long time lurker on these forums. I have been inspired to try to figure out how to lower my propane bill for my older home i have with my girl friend.

Daox · 06-07-16, 09:36 AM

Welcome to the site.

Did you have any areas you're looking to focus on, or still looking for ideas?

LJKeenan · 06-07-16, 09:41 AM

Well I am a Professional Insulator so atm I am focusing on getting the house insulated to the best it can be but I am thinking a heat pump would help out my already efficient propane boiler combo unit

jeff5may · 06-07-16, 09:59 AM

Welcome to the madness and fun! Sounds like you have the beginnings of a journey laid out already. A well planned heat pump will definitely cost less to run than tank propane. With good sealing and insulation, the two improvements could save you more money than they cost in a few years time. Especially up north.

Be sure to research outdoor units well if you are doing an air-source heat pump. The cold climate units cost more initially, but that first sub-zero cold snap will justify the added upfront expense in comfort and utility bill. Being a pro, you probably know this already.

Good luck, please keep us updated on your project.

LJKeenan · 06-07-16, 10:22 AM

From reading here there is a pretty good amount of information like using wax to store heat who knew!

As for the heat pump I was thinking ground source but I may go air source because of how my basement is.

06-08-16, 04:22 PM

Hi There, i'm new too

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06-07-16, 09:41 AM	#3
LJKeenan Lurking Renovator Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: CT Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well I am a Professional Insulator so atm I am focusing on getting the house insulated to the best it can be but I am thinking a heat pump would help out my already efficient propane boiler combo unit

06-07-16, 09:59 AM	#4
jeff5may Supreme EcoRenovator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: elizabethtown, ky, USA Posts: 2,431 Thanks: 431 Thanked 619 Times in 517 Posts	Welcome to the madness and fun! Sounds like you have the beginnings of a journey laid out already. A well planned heat pump will definitely cost less to run than tank propane. With good sealing and insulation, the two improvements could save you more money than they cost in a few years time. Especially up north. Be sure to research outdoor units well if you are doing an air-source heat pump. The cold climate units cost more initially, but that first sub-zero cold snap will justify the added upfront expense in comfort and utility bill. Being a pro, you probably know this already. Good luck, please keep us updated on your project.

06-07-16, 10:22 AM	#5
LJKeenan Lurking Renovator Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: CT Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	From reading here there is a pretty good amount of information like using wax to store heat who knew! As for the heat pump I was thinking ground source but I may go air source because of how my basement is.

06-08-16, 04:22 PM	#6
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