I wrote a check for almost 3 grand today.

[GOPisEvil]

It's not even going to bounce. :D

The check was a 50% deposit on my new a/c and furnace along with duct sealing, new solar window screens and more insulation in the attic. I get to write another big check on Monday when the a/c and furnace work is done.

Of course I get $1300 of that money back, but still... :hurts:

I will like the lower utility bills though. :D

[jus_the_facts]

1. Hey good for you David....

....sounds like a wise investment!! :applause:

:hi:

[GOPisEvil]

22. I hope so!

But then, that's what warranties are for. :D

[sir_captain]

2. I hear ya man

I swear my heart skipped a few beats when I signed the promissory note for $65,000 last fall. And 3 more to come. :cry:

[GOPisEvil]

23. My mortgage freaked me out for a few minutes.

I just committed myself to HOW much?

[Bunny]

3. Ouch! The joys of home-ownership.

Sounds like you're doing a good job of improving your energy efficiency, though, so that's a good thing. :thumbsup:

[GOPisEvil]

6. The city gives out some nice rebates.

Even the Feds give a tax rebate for the unit I'm buying.

All the extra work (ducts, insulation and screens) will end up costing about $200 after the rebates. :thumbsup:

[Bunny]

7. Most excellent, dude!

:woohoo:

[Ptah]

4. I hope you spelled my name correctly.

:shrug:

[GOPisEvil]

5. If your name is Strand Brothers, you're in luck.

[idgiehkt]

8. what does a solar window screen do?

good luck with your new system, I'm sure you'll get that money back in no time.

[GOPisEvil]

9. Blocks out about 70% of the sunlight.

Thereby keeping the house cooler, which means fewer cycles for the a/c.

[GOPisEvil]

10. There goes my new 24" maxed out Imac.

:cry: :cry: :cry:

signed,

Madrone (in disguise)

[GOPisEvil]

11. You need to think more long-term dear.

With the money saved in utility bills, the iMac can be yours. :D

[GOPisEvil]

15. But but but....

Long -term waiting for stuff I want NOW in no way jives with my lifestyle. :eyes:


I'm going home now babe --- stayed late to make up being a late LOSER yesterday morning, thereby saving myself an hour of vacation time. Every available moment is CRUCIAL at this point. Love ya! Talk later!

[GOPisEvil]

17. Yeah, like your patience isn't being tested daily...

:D

Drive safely babe. Talk to you soon. :loveya:

[lizziegrace]

12. You'll qualify for a tax credit

next year. :)

[GOPisEvil]

13. $375, I believe!

:woohoo:

[lizziegrace]

18. And that's a CREDIT

not a reduction of taxable income.

:woohoo:



:hug:

[GOPisEvil]

19. SWEET!!!

:bounce:

:hug:

[NoPasaran]

14. Yikes!

That's a lot of money but it will be worth it. I replaced my A/C with an high-efficiency unit almost ten years ago and it really has paid for itself with the savings over the bills from the ancient POS that was there when I bought the house. Plus, I'm cool in the summer!

Still, it was a happy day when I paid the damn thing off!

[GOPisEvil]

16. I'm paying cash, thank goodness.

I've been saving up. I'm going from about 6 or 7 SEER to 15.5 SEER. Plus, just going to a unit that only lights the pilot when the furnace kicks on will save a TON in gas usage.

Next up - the hot water heater!

[Nicole]

20. Smart move.

After I replaced my CH&A unit a couple of years ago, my electric bill during July & August was under $100. With the old unit I was paying $200-$250 during those months. The extra insulation really helped too.

In addition to the utility bills being lowered & the tax credit, I save money on my home owner's insurance for having an updated unit. :woohoo:

[GOPisEvil]

21. Oooooh...I didn't consider the reduced homeowner's insurance rates!

I work for a major insurance company, too. :rofl::dunce:

I had an $80 gas bill last month. Those will be a thing of the past! :bounce:

[Nicole]

24. That's funny.

Insurance is your job & you forgot about it. :rofl:

My gas bill was $65 last month, which was the highest in the past 24 months. We had several ice storms during that time so it was damn cold here. Damn cold to Okies & Texans anyway, I'm sure those up north will disagree.

Normally my winter gas bill is $45-$50, $15 the months I don't run my heater.

[Little Wing]

25. So, the obvious question is - assuming it already hasn't been asked (didn't read thread)

Which one of you is moving :D

[Ms_Dem_Meanor]

26. Whoa!

:wow: You didn't even get something have fun with that much money!

I hope your bill is lower and your summer is cooler. :)