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Master Plvmber
Citizen
Username: Master_plvmber
Post Number: 184
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 5:49 pm: |     |
Just curious. In the spirit of the thread regarding energy bills, why don’t we take a quick survey.
Fill out this questionnaire:
1. Gas, oil or electric
2. Steam, hot water, forced air
3. Brand/model of boiler
4. Date installed (approx.)
5. Type of thermostat
6. Typical temp. setting(s)
7. Typical service intervals
8. Carbon monoxide detector?
9. Last chimney cleaning
10. Overall comfort in the home
11. Supplemental heat? (fireplace, electric radiator)
On domestic hot water:
12. Gas, oil, electric, indirect, tankless coil, tankless wall-hung
13. Brand/model of water heating device
14. Date installed (approx.)
15. Typical usage. (2 adults: showers 7-8am, 1 baby: bath noon, etc.)
Either appliance:
16. My last service call involved cleaning/repairing/replacing….
17. I’m (unhappy/reasonably happy/quite happy) with my system and (would/not) like to know what my options are to improve or change it.
18. My energy bill....
Master_Plvmber
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Rebecca Raines
Citizen
Username: Robin_realist
Post Number: 68
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 7:09 pm: | |
I don't know about this "quick survey" but I'll try:
1. Gas
2. Steam/top two floors, hot water/first floor,
3. Weil-Maclean
4. Winter 2002/3
5. not variable
6. 66-67
7. Once a year
8. yes
9. October
10. good except when outside in single digits(first floor baseboards can't keep up)
11. tiny bit in am only because of the insane poeple who like to put freezing cold ceramic tiles on bathroom floors
On domestic hot water:
12. Gas
13. unknown
14. Before my time (probably 10 years old)
15. two adults/shower daily, periodic college student with long showers
Either appliance:
16. My last service call involved: accidental turning off of the master switch, he just turned it back on.
17. Except as mentioned above I think the system works pretty well. I think I could use some insulation on the first floor and dare I say new storm windows.
18. My gas bill was about $300 for Dec/Jan 15. That's about as high as it gets. We were paying more for oil but have to consider that the new furnace is much more efficient. R |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 455
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 7:35 pm: | |
Ok -- I'm game
1. Gas
2. Hot water
3. Hydrotherm hc 165 (model #??)
4. 28 years
5. 3 zones, setback (lux)
6. 55 day, 55 night, 65 evening in living areas
55 day, 62 night, 65 evening in sleeping areas
7. 3 years ago last time
8. you bet = 2! Carbon monoxide detector?
9. (ummm, don't know) Last chimney cleaning
10. decent, with a sweater Overall comfort in the home
11. fireplace, hardly used Supplemental heat?
On domestic hot water:
12. Gas
13. Don't know Brand/model of water heating device, its 50 gallons
14. 7 years Date installed (approx.)
15. adult, with teen girl who takes extended (hah!) very hot showers lasting WAY too long! also 8 year old boy, who enjoys baths in a soaking tub
Either appliance:
16. boiler -- had some valves and expansion tank replaced 3 years ago ($290) -- previous owner did little. no service since
17. Love hot water heat, previously only forced air. I think the valves for 1 zone are no longer working -- but I have a bizarre 20 volt system, and it appears its almost impossible to find new ones ("ElectroZone")
18. $300 in a good month, $500 in super cold ones. house is about 3500 sq feet.
When I moved in added more attic insulation above the 3 upstairs bedrooms. And replaced a lot of insulation in the crawl space. But I'm sure more could be done, but the rest of the attic (which is above the major living areas, 2 bedrooms) has a finished floor.
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Richard O'Connor
Citizen
Username: Roconn
Post Number: 134
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 8:19 am: | |
1. GAS
2. Steam
3. UTICA PEG 150c
4. 10/01
5. Honeywell Chronotherm Setback
6. 64 8AM - 6AM 68 6AM - 8AM
7. Beyond Maintenance monthly none
8. Sorry, No (It is on the list)
9. 09/02 (chimney-relined) 10/03 (fireplace)
10. Pretty good
11. Wood Fireplace Insert used in evenings for supplemental Heat
Central Air Conditioning System 10/02
On domestic hot water:
12. Gas
13. Bradford White TTW-1 50G
14. 03/01
15. 2 Adults, 1.5 showers/day (one of us is rarely home), 1 Hot Laundry/wk, 3 Dishwasher/wk
Either appliance:
16. Having Plumber check boiler install for short cycling problem.
17. I’m quite happy with my system overall and don't think that any changes (its all pretty new) are warranted. (well beyond new windows and insulation)
18. My energy bill
Month GAS THERMS ELEC KW
12/02 330.75 349 164.44 1672
01/03 357.11 366 164.06 1668
02/03 535.43 529 130.51 1672
03/03 221.83 207 146.04 1479
04/03 145.36 143 166.34 1692
05/03 70.46 66 193.31 1975
06/03 48.72 32 223.31 2025
07/03 32.66 27 303.21 2732
08/03 24.55 19 362.10 2897
09/03 15.76 9 286.47 2242
10/03 missing data (hmmmm)
11/03 25.11 18 204.29 1722
12/03 208.34 178 321.15 2723
AVERAGE 168.01 161.92 222.27 2041.58
too much detail?
Richard (ROC)
--Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.--
--AIM: ROConn |
Cubeless
Citizen
Username: Cubey
Post Number: 29
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 9:13 am: | |
1 - Gas
2 - Steam
3 - Utica
4 - Installed Dec 1999
5 - Honeywell Programmable Thermostat
6 - During the day 62, when we're home 67, overnight 64
7 - Service every other year
8 - Yes Carbon Monoxide Detector
9 - Chimney Cleaning - not sure...been in house for 4 years. Had someone come out to clean it last year who said it had hardly been used and did not need a cleaning
10 - Comfort in House - very good after last servicing in October. A little cooler downstairs than upstairs
11 - Electric baseboard in finished basement (rarely used) and fireplace in living room...more for enjoyment rather than heat
12 - Hot water: Gas
13 - Reliance 50 gallon
14 - Installed 1991 (uh oh)
15 - 2 adults, a shower a day, a lot of laundry once a week, dishwasher every other day
16 - Last svc call in October for boiler servicing, new radiator air vents, and repacking of some radiator valves
17 - Happy with the system, not happy with old drafty windows
18 - Energy Bill - this month $333 ($244 gas/$85 electric)
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marken
Citizen
Username: Marken
Post Number: 98
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 2:30 pm: | |
MP --
What will you do with this survey data? Perhaps summarize the results for us with charts and graphs?
1. Gas
2. Steam
3. Weil-McClain installed by Gateway (so I think you know who I am)
4. Oct 03
5. Lux 1500
6. 64-68
7. Annual -- projected.
8. 2nd & 3rd floors only
9. unknown
10. slightly cool on 1st floor; warmer on 2nd (can close doors)
11. none; can't use fireplace; space heaters won't work downstairs (rooms too large)
On domestic hot water:
12. Gas
13. AO Smith
14. 1994
15. Typical usage. 2 adults, 2 showers/day, AM, 6 loads of laundry/wk
Either appliance:
16. My last service call involved: skimming the boiler and installing a new sewer clean-out plug
17. I’m reasonably happy with my system but would like to know what my options are to improve or change it -- especially the knocking in the steam pipes, and uneven heating btwn 1st & 2nd floors.
18. My energy bill.... seems too high given a new boiler and recently insulated steam pipes. $300-$400/mo. |
Master Plvmber
Citizen
Username: Master_plvmber
Post Number: 187
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 4:53 pm: | |
Let's just wait for a few more people to respond.
Peteglider volunteered his sq. footage.
I probably should have included that question.
So far, what I do find interesting is the variation in equipment, systems and thermostat settings and the constancy of energy usage.
Master_Plvmber
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Elmwoodian
Citizen
Username: Java_drinker
Post Number: 301
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 5:07 pm: | |
1. Gas, oil or electric
2. Steam, hot water, forced air
3. Brand/model of boiler Amana
4. Date installed (approx.) 09/2002
5. Type of thermostat Digital
6. Typical temp. setting(s) Summer 75, Winter 69
7. Typical service intervals Yearly Checkup
8. Carbon monoxide detector? 2
9. Last chimney cleaning 10/2003
10. Overall comfort in the home Yes
11. Supplemental heat? fireplace
On domestic hot water:
12. Gas, oil, electric, indirect, tankless coil, tankless wall-hung
13. Brand/model of water heating device
14. Date installed (approx.) 07/2003
15. Typical usage. (2 adults: showers 7-8am, 1 baby: bath noon, etc.) 2 Adults, Toddler, Infant
Either appliance:
16. My last service call involved cleaning/repairing/replacing….
17. I’m (unhappy/reasonably happy/quite happy) with my system and (would/not) like to know what my options are to improve or change it.
18. My energy bill....Is still nuts |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 1972
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 5:48 pm: | |
1. Gas, oil or electric: Oil
2. Steam, hot water, forced air: Steam
3. Brand/model of boiler: Hell if I know
4. Date installed (approx.): a looong time ago
5. Type of thermostat: electric timer (?)
6. Typical temp. setting(s): 62 day, 68 evening, 62 night
7. Typical service intervals: annual
8. Carbon monoxide detector?: Yes; plug-in
9. Last chimney cleaning: Hmmm... we may be due. 2002?
10. Overall comfort in the home: usually good, except for old addition with crappy insulation & crawl space underneath.
11. Supplemental heat? (fireplace, electric radiator): electric heater when we are in den.
On domestic hot water:
12. Gas, oil, electric, indirect, tankless coil, tankless wall-hung: gas
13. Brand/model of water heating device: Rheem, 10-year model
14. Date installed (approx.): August 2003
15. Typical usage. (2 adults: showers 7-8am, 1 baby: bath noon, etc.): 2 adults, am showers, 2-3 loads laundry per week, one dripping faucet for cats @ 5 minutes per day, dishwasher run 2-3 times per week.
Either appliance:
16. My last service call involved cleaning/repairing/replacing…: cleaning/replacing
17. I’m (unhappy/reasonably happy/quite happy) with my system and (would/not) like to know what my options are to improve or change it.: Reasonably happy
18. My energy bill.... Is unacceptable; $50/month for cooking/hot water & @300-400 month for oil in this weather. |
tjohn
Citizen
Username: Tjohn
Post Number: 2151
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 7:36 pm: | |
1. Gas, oil or electric Gas
2. Steam, hot water, forced air hot water loop 1st floor, Steam 2nd, 3rd floor, about 2800 sq foot house
3. Brand/model of boiler Weil-McLain
4. Date installed (approx.) 10/97
5. Type of thermostat Honeywell w/Hi-Lo settings
6. Typical temp. setting(s) 66 day, 60 night
7. Typical service intervals never
8. Carbon monoxide detector? one
9. Last chimney cleaning 1997
10. Overall comfort in the home good
11. Supplemental heat? (fireplace, electric radiator) none
On domestic hot water:
12. Gas, oil, electric, indirect, tankless coil, tankless wall-hung Gas
13. Brand/model of water heating device Bradford White
14. Date installed (approx.) 10/97
15. Typical usage. (2 adults: showers 7-8am, 1 baby: bath noon, etc.) 2 adults, 2 kids, 4 showers/day
Either appliance:
16. My last service call involved cleaning/repairing/replacing…. 10/98
17. I’m (unhappy/reasonably happy/quite happy) with my system and (would/not) like to know what my options are to improve or change it. v. happy
18. My energy bill.... 285/month gas, electric equal payment
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sportsnut
Citizen
Username: Sportsnut
Post Number: 876
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Friday, January 30, 2004 - 10:40 am: | |
1. Gas, oil or electric Oil
2. Steam, hot water, forced air Steam
3. Brand/model of boiler American Standard
4. Date installed (approx.) Long ago
5. Type of thermostat Honeywell Chronotherm
6. Typical temp. setting(s)68 night 72 day
7. Typical service intervals annual
8. Carbon monoxide detector? yes
9. Last chimney cleaning fall 2002
10. Overall comfort in the home good in most rooms. Bad in Den
11. Supplemental heat? (fireplace, electric radiator) When we get aroung to calling Gateway we'll have hydronic in the basement. Electric heater in Den (in addition to two steam radiators.
On domestic hot water:
12. Gas, oil, electric, indirect, tankless coil, tankless wall-hung Gas
13. Brand/model of water heating device Bradford White
14. Date installed (approx.) summer 2003
15. Typical usage. (2 adults: showers 7-8am, 1 baby: bath noon, etc.) 2 adults morning one child evening all showers
Either appliance:
16. My last service call involved cleaning/repairing/replacing…. cleaning
17. I’m (unhappy/reasonably happy/quite happy) with my system and (would/not) like to know what my options are to improve or change it. reasonably happy. Would like to know how to improve it
18. My energy bill....HIGH |
Jackie Day
Citizen
Username: Zoesky1
Post Number: 237
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 30, 2004 - 1:39 pm: | |
1. Gas, oil or electric : Gas
2. Steam, hot water, forced air : Forced Air
3. Brand/model of boiler : unknown
4. Date installed (approx.) : unknown
5. Type of thermostat : Honeywell, not digital
6. Typical temp. setting(s) : 68 all the time in fall, winter and spring; 72 in summer (central air)
7. Typical service intervals : twice a year
8. Carbon monoxide detector? YES
9. Last chimney cleaning : last spring
10. Overall comfort in the home : good
11. Supplemental heat? (fireplace, electric radiator) : baseboard heating in an addition
On domestic hot water:
12. Gas, oil, electric, indirect, tankless coil, tankless wall-hung : gas
13. Brand/model of water heating device unknown
14. Date installed (approx.) unknown
15. Typical usage. (2 adults: showers 7-8am, 1 baby: bath noon, etc.) 1 adult, shower in morning; two kids, bath every other evening
Either appliance: dishwasher every other night; laundry every four days
16. My last service call involved cleaning/repairing/replacing…. none (haven't done one since moving into this particular house)
17. I’m (unhappy/reasonably happy/quite happy) with my system and (would/not) like to know what my options are to improve or change it. reasonably happy.
18. My energy bill....HIGH
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Richard O'Connor
Citizen
Username: Roconn
Post Number: 136
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, January 30, 2004 - 5:34 pm: | |
For the masses ...
Jan 2004 310 therms 343.94 total
2229 Kwh 142.72 total
Richard (ROC)
--Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.--
--AIM: ROConn |
lefty
Citizen
Username: Lefty
Post Number: 25
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, January 31, 2004 - 11:17 am: | |
1. Gas, oil or electric: Gas
2. Steam, hot water, forced air : Steam
3. Brand/model of boiler : UTICA
4. Date installed (approx.) : 1978
5. Type of thermostat : Honeywell Chronotherm (analog)
6. Typical temp. setting(s) : 62
7. Typical service intervals : Yearly
8. Carbon monoxide detector? Yes
9. Last chimney cleaning : 11/2003
10. Overall comfort in the home : Upstairs 7 out of 10; Downstairs 4 out of 10
11. Supplemental heat? (fireplace, electric radiator) Fireplace
On domestic hot water:
12. Gas, oil, electric, indirect, tankless coil, tankless wall-hung GAS
13. Brand/model of water heating device A.O. Smith Energy Saver
14. Date installed (approx.) 1996
15. Typical usage. (2 adults: showers 7-8am, 1 baby: bath noon, etc.) 2 adults: showers 7-8am
Either appliance:
16. My last service call involved cleaning/repairing/replacing…. Balancing the steam heat throughout the house
17. I’m (unhappy/reasonably happy/quite happy) with my system and (would/not) like to know what my options are to improve or change it. I'm reasonably happy with my system, but feel it could be better with better insulation.
18. My energy bill.... $370 for December, $370 for January |
Scott
Citizen
Username: Selnychef
Post Number: 29
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 1:36 am: | |
1. Gas,oil or electric OIL
2. Steam, hot water, forced air STEAM
3. Brand/model of boiler CONVERTED COAL BOILER
4. Date installed (approx.) lOOKS LIKE IT CAME WITH THE HOUSE 1939
5. Type of thermostat LUX
6. Typical temp. setting(s) 64/68
7. Typical service intervals 1/YR
8. Carbon monoxide detector? YES
9. Last chimney cleaning OVER 5 YEARS AGO
10. Overall comfort in the home WIFE IS COLD, i'M FINE, COLD L/R FLOOR OVER UNINSULATED GARAGE
11. Supplemental heat? (fireplace, electric radiator) ELECT BASE IN FINISHED ATTIC
On domestic hot water:
12. Gas, oil, electric, indirect, tankless coil, tankless wall-hung GAS
13. Brand/model of water heating device AO SMITH
14. Date installed (approx.) 1994
15. Typical usage. (2 adults: showers 7-8am, 1 baby: bath noon, etc.) 1 4MIN ADULT SHOWER, CHILDRENS BATH 5X WEEK, 8 LG LOADS OF LAUNDRY
Either appliance:
16. My last service call involved cleaning/repairing/replacing…. RPAIR OF WATER HEATER DRAIN VALVE
17. I’m (unhappy/reasonably happy/quite happy) with my system and (would/not) like to know what my options are to improve or change it. REASONABLY
18. My energy bill....85 GAS, 97/MO OIL FOR TEN MO} |
xavier67
Citizen
Username: Xavier67
Post Number: 357
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 10:42 am: | |
1. Gas, oil or electric GAS
2. Steam, hot water, forced air STEAM
3. Brand/model of boiler BURNHAM
4. Date installed (approx.) LATE 80'S/EARLY 90'S?
5. Type of thermostat HONEYWELL-ROTARY TYPE
6. Typical temp. setting(s) 68 DURING DAY, 63 OVERNIGHT
7. Typical service intervals EVERY 3 YEARS
8. Carbon monoxide detector? NO
9. Last chimney cleaning WINTER 2003
10. Overall comfort in the home COLD IN THE 1ST FLOOR, COMFORTABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR, WARM/HOT ON THE 3RD FLOOR/FINISHED ATTIC
11. Supplemental heat? (fireplace, electric radiator) ELECTRIC BASEBOARD IN THE DEN, WHICH WE DO NOT USE DURING WINTER
On domestic hot water:
12. Gas, oil, electric, indirect, tankless coil, tankless wall-hung , GAS
13. Brand/model of water heating device
14. Date installed (approx.) 1994
15. Typical usage. (2 adults: showers 7-8am, 1 baby: bath noon, etc.) , 2 ADULTS, 1 BABY
Either appliance:
16. My last service call involved cleaning/repairing/replacing…. 1/04, ROUTINE CHECKUP
17. I’m (unhappy/reasonably happy/quite happy) with my system and (would/not) like to know what my options are to improve or change it. I'M NOT HAPPY WITH THE USAGE
18. My energy bill....
Our PSEG bill from Nov 16 to Dec 17 was $553 ($418 gas, $130 electric), based on actual readings.
The bill for Dec 17 to Jan 19 was $761 ($610 gas, $126 electric), based on estimate readings on gas (but I checked the meter myself after I received the bill and the estimates were very close.)
I was called in my gas reading two days ago for the Jan/Feb bill, and it was only 422 therms.
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