Someone shoot me in the face, please.
Thank you.
/dies
Whatever you buy - if you have to - make sure you check up on the tax credit savings based on which energy source you're using.
Whatever you buy - if you have to - make sure you check up on the tax credit savings based on which energy source you're using.
Yeah. I just put in my taxes but I'm gonna call the lady that does them and tell her to wait. As far as I know, we have an extension on the credit and we can apply anything we purchase before we file, not just stuff from '09.
I'd go for natural gas if money's not a hurdle.
Does a gas furnace require a "platform"? I know gas water heaters cannot be set directly on the ground. Local codes could make up the decision for the OP, depending on where they live.
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I'd go for natural gas if money's not a hurdle.Does a gas furnace require a "platform"? I know gas water heaters cannot be set directly on the ground. Local codes could make up the decision for the OP, depending on where they live.
That's a good question. I converted from oil to gas last summer, but I get my supply via city pipes. I can't think of any reason an external tank would have to be off the ground, and depending on the region (like in Alaska, for example), ordnances may require a subsurface tank.
We have a slab for the furnace, but we have no gas lines in our town. I am not sure what exactly I'm going to do yet. Since I HAVE to get the furnace, except for regular natural gas, the field is wide open. David, do you have a pellet stove or do you just throw logs in a stove in your living room?
Update: We're having a new high-efficiency furnace put in on Monday. I guess we'll get the tax credit for it too.
Had to do this last year, just as I was getting my taxes back. Took the whole check, and it was a nice one too :/ On the upside my oil bill's been a lot cheaper...
Had to do this last year, just as I was getting my taxes back. Took the whole check, and it was a nice one too :/ On the upside my oil bill's been a lot cheaper...
I think the gub'ment extended the tax credit for high efficiency for '10 purchases to be claimed on '09 taxes, so I'm crossing my fingers that I'll be able to apply it.
David, do you have a pellet stove or do you just throw logs in a stove in your living room?I just throw logs in the stove. It keeps the house pretty warm.
+1 I use to live in a rather drafty single wide on the Colorado plains heated by LPG and a wood burning stove. The wood burning stove was an absolute life saver. I wish I had space for one in my current home.
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+1 I use to live in a rather drafty single wide on the Colorado plains heated by LPG and a wood burning stove. The wood burning stove was an absolute life saver. I wish I had space for one in my current home.David, do you have a pellet stove or do you just throw logs in a stove in your living room?I just throw logs in the stove. It keeps the house pretty warm.
Seconded on this one, though I would prefer it as a secondary heat source. The biggest advantage this has to electric heat and others is that if the power goes out, you don't freeze. And if it is a flat top stove, you could still cook as well.