[gardeners] Re: Snow and Carbon Monoxide
Penny Nielsen (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Tue, 19 Jan 1999 09:59:38 -0400
I agree Bonnie but the cost of replacing these appliances, if they are still working, is pretty high in comparison to electrical/gas savings. We just had to replace washer/dryer and dishwasher last year and I don't see much of a difference in my electrical bill. Electricity costs here in Nova Scotia are the 2nd highest in Canada I believe.
BTW, I found out my 2 cacti (if that's the correct way to say it) are Easter ones instead of Christmas ones, but one is blooming beautifully right now. First time for me. I put them outside all summer and I think that helped them to bloom.
Penny Nielsen
Nielsenp@gov.ns.ca
Zone 5/6a
>>> bsk <bsk@brightok.net> 01/16/99 08:31AM >>>
Penny you may have been forced to replace your furnace but really that is a
good thing. Not only from the safety aspect but also from the money saving
angle. Many appliances should be replaced if it is over 5 - 10 years old
depending on the appliance. The reasoning behind this is that new technology
has improved so much that the new machine will cost much, much less to run.
Most good repair men can tell you if your appliance has had a drastic
improvement in technology and if it would be more efficient to have a new
one.
Refrigerators, washer and dryers are the main improvements in the last
10 years. I believe with things like air conditioners, furnaces, and kitchen
stoves some of the technology has improved operating expenses. I think the
main thing with these appliances is that they just slowly deteriorate in
their operating efficiency.
I hate to spend the money on the new stuff but I always look forward to
saving money in the long run. Hey just face it, the more I save somewhere
else the more I can sneak off to play with my plants! Speaking of sneaking
off money, I just picked up 4 christmas cactus plants from Lowes at .75
cents each. I figure they can grow all summer and make a good gift next
year!.
bsk
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penny x stamm wrote:
> The local repair people refused to replace the "plenum", saying
> that it was an integral part of the furnace and this would void the
> Underwriters' certificate, so we opted for a complete new furnace,
> after 19 years.
> Penny, NY