Comments on: The Heat Is On http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/the-heat-is-on/ The Story Of Two Young People Falling In Love With Their First House Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:06:33 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/the-heat-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-108279 YoungHouseLove Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:37:07 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2792#comment-108279 Thanks for the info Jim! Good to know! xo, s

Thanks for the info Jim! Good to know!

xo,
s

]]> By: Jim http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/the-heat-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-108276 Jim Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:12:36 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2792#comment-108276 Just to confirm any doubts, a programmable thermostat will save you money. Even though your furnace will run more when the temperature changes higher again it was off for at least the same time or more during the temperature drop. During the low temperature period you are also not running the furnace as much because your house will not lose as much heat when the temperature inside is closer to the ambient temperature outside. A good working humidifier can also help save money by allowing you to comfortably set your thermostat down to 68F and 65F for nights. You can visit our information site at www.fourseasons-chicago.com/news/ for more information regarding your home heating needs. Just to confirm any doubts, a programmable thermostat will save you money. Even though your furnace will run more when the temperature changes higher again it was off for at least the same time or more during the temperature drop. During the low temperature period you are also not running the furnace as much because your house will not lose as much heat when the temperature inside is closer to the ambient temperature outside. A good working humidifier can also help save money by allowing you to comfortably set your thermostat down to 68F and 65F for nights. You can visit our information site at http://www.fourseasons-chicago.com/news/ for more information regarding your home heating needs.

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/the-heat-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-99012 YoungHouseLove Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:30:50 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2792#comment-99012 Cool! Thanks for the into! xo, s

Cool! Thanks for the into!

xo,
s

]]> By: tess http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/the-heat-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-99010 tess Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:23:59 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2792#comment-99010 Recycle your mercury-based thermostat Covanta Hungtington, LP wants to give you a $5.00 gift card from Home Depot just for sending us your mercury-based thermostat. Here’s why: mercury is a heavy metal that represents a health threat when released into the environment, which is likely with typical waste disposal methods. An average wall thermostat contains 1-3 grams of mercury, which nearly equals 1,000 compact fluorescent lights. According to the U.S, Department of Energy, a programmable, mercury-free digital thermostat (available for less than $40) can help cut your home energy costs by as much as 15%. So you can do yourself – and the environment – a favor, by returning your mercury thermostat now. We will remove the mercury and recycle it – and give you a Home Depot gift card in exchange. Return your thermostat to: Town Of Smithtown Municipal Services Facility 85 Old Northport Road Kings Park, NY 11754 (631)269-6600 Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Recycle your mercury-based thermostat

Covanta Hungtington, LP wants to give you a $5.00 gift card from Home Depot just for sending us your mercury-based thermostat.

Here’s why: mercury is a heavy metal that represents a health threat when released into the environment, which is likely with typical waste disposal methods. An average wall thermostat contains 1-3 grams of mercury, which nearly equals 1,000 compact fluorescent lights. According to the U.S, Department of Energy, a programmable, mercury-free digital thermostat (available for less than $40) can help cut your home energy costs by as much as 15%. So you can do yourself – and the environment – a favor, by returning your mercury thermostat now. We will remove the mercury and recycle it – and give you a Home Depot gift card in exchange.

Return your thermostat to:
Town Of Smithtown
Municipal Services Facility
85 Old Northport Road
Kings Park, NY 11754
(631)269-6600

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday through Saturday
7 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/the-heat-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-81882 YoungHouseLove Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:52:47 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2792#comment-81882 So true! We actually have a plan for that entire wall (and it does involve picture frames) so stay tuned...

So true! We actually have a plan for that entire wall (and it does involve picture frames) so stay tuned…

]]> By: Susan http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/the-heat-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-43410 Susan Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:08:30 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2792#comment-43410 Since I'm back-reading to get current with your wonderful site, this might be a suggestion come to late but maybe it won't be, so here goes. I know how much you love picture frames and if you pop out the glass, center it around the 'stat, then fill the empty backspace, the blah can become a unique visual element. Since I’m back-reading to get current with your wonderful site, this might be a suggestion come to late but maybe it won’t be, so here goes.

I know how much you love picture frames and if you pop out the glass, center it around the ’stat, then fill the empty backspace, the blah can become a unique visual element.

]]> By: Julie http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/the-heat-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-4525 Julie Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:23:13 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2792#comment-4525 Thanks so much for blogging about this! We bought our 21 year old house in June, complete with original AC and thermostat. We thought we needed to replace the AC unit, but after switching out just the thermostat, we saved $120 this month on our electric bill! We can't wait to add up a year's worth of savings!! Thanks so much for blogging about this! We bought our 21 year old house in June, complete with original AC and thermostat. We thought we needed to replace the AC unit, but after switching out just the thermostat, we saved $120 this month on our electric bill! We can’t wait to add up a year’s worth of savings!!

]]> By: Lauren http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/the-heat-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-2945 Lauren Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:39:54 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2792#comment-2945 I love the OLD one! We have a 1920s house with a brand new AC and heating system. But, I won't get a new thermostat. The old one is eclectic (even though it doesn't match my house's age). I even plan on scraping the bits of paint off it when I get around to that project. I like the idea of keeping something from every era that my house adopted. With brand new replacement windows, though, I don't have to think about the efficiency as much. But, it's actually losing money when the change of temperature is more than 3 degrees for a programmable thermostat, e.g. changing Sunday's AC because you'll be out of the house for a day. If it changes more than 3 degrees, the system has to work harder when it's changed back, and it costs more than keeping it steady. I love the OLD one! We have a 1920s house with a brand new AC and heating system. But, I won’t get a new thermostat. The old one is eclectic (even though it doesn’t match my house’s age). I even plan on scraping the bits of paint off it when I get around to that project.
I like the idea of keeping something from every era that my house adopted. With brand new replacement windows, though, I don’t have to think about the efficiency as much. But, it’s actually losing money when the change of temperature is more than 3 degrees for a programmable thermostat, e.g. changing Sunday’s AC because you’ll be out of the house for a day. If it changes more than 3 degrees, the system has to work harder when it’s changed back, and it costs more than keeping it steady.

]]> By: Cindy http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/the-heat-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-2909 Cindy Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:28:55 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2792#comment-2909 Great job guys. What an excellent way to live "greener" and save some cash. We had this builder spec when we moved into our place, and it really makes a difference. You'll love being able to program different days on yours!! Great job guys. What an excellent way to live “greener” and save some cash. We had this builder spec when we moved into our place, and it really makes a difference. You’ll love being able to program different days on yours!!

]]> By: Alexis Cass http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/the-heat-is-on/comment-page-1/#comment-2907 Alexis Cass Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:04:42 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2792#comment-2907 This was our first home improvement project when we moved in - and it was so worth it! This was our first home improvement project when we moved in – and it was so worth it!

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