Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

SheltieLover

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19. Your best bet imo

Sat Nov 20, 2021, 09:12 AM

Nov 2021

If you are not an AC person, would be to get free quotes for ductless mini splits.

Let them size the unit & tell you where they would place the indoor units.

My home was perfect for 1 indoor unit on the wall in living room, placed so most of the heat / air blows down the hallway towards bedrooms. (1260 sq ft.)

Bigger homes would need more indoor units.

Size of unit is critical because if it is oversized, it will short cycle & not dehumidify on AC setting. I have an 18,000 BTU in my bedroom from previous owners & it does this. I do not use the unit. Ut drops the temp 10 degrees in 3 minutes, then short cycles.

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I can't see...damn lightbulbs. [View all] multigraincracker Nov 2021 OP

Switched over to led light bulbs... MiHale Nov 2021 #1

I'll have to check them out. multigraincracker Nov 2021 #4

They list them as "100 watt equivalent" Miguelito Loveless Nov 2021 #6

I agree. I try to be green, but those lights drive me crazy. Frustratedlady Nov 2021 #2

Thank you lady multigraincracker Nov 2021 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2021 #5

Dollar Tree - $1 LED's! SheltieLover Nov 2021 #7

Thanks, I'll have to experiment. multigraincracker Nov 2021 #8

I fixed that with a ductless mini split SheltieLover Nov 2021 #9

TY. Will look into it. multigraincracker Nov 2021 #13

If you are a diy person SheltieLover Nov 2021 #14

Which one did you get? I've been thinking about this too. JudyM Nov 2021 #15

Are you in a cold climate? SheltieLover Nov 2021 #16

New England, so that ought to work. JudyM Nov 2021 #17

I'm in Memphis SheltieLover Nov 2021 #18

Your best bet imo SheltieLover Nov 2021 #19

Also, these are variable speed inverter units SheltieLover Nov 2021 #20

There is a lot to consider SheltieLover Nov 2021 #21

Correction SheltieLover Nov 2021 #23

Thanks for all this info, SheltieLover! JudyM Nov 2021 #24

You are most welcome! SheltieLover Nov 2021 #25

Here is the website SheltieLover Nov 2021 #22

Try 100w daylight (5000k) LED bulbs Zorro Nov 2021 #10

I also use the daylight bulbs. blueinredohio Nov 2021 #12

Be careful... some of the new bulbs are meant to be used in upright lamps. 3Hotdogs Nov 2021 #11