I got up yesterday morning to NO heat! Since I am on medication for my heart, I am cold all the time.
My husband had checked the propane tank about a month ago, and it showed 30%.
He checked it again yesterday, again 30%. Then he banged on it. The needle went to 0%.
I got 300 gallons delivered. (We have a 1000 gal. tank) That 300 gallons was almost $900. I sure hope the price goes down this summer. We paid $2.76 a gallon. At least I am warm now.
No heat
April 9th, 2014 at 06:41 pm
April 9th, 2014 at 07:01 pm 1397066477
This summer I am going to revisit door insulation, caulking needs, etc. I am even going to sew some of those socks you put at the bottom of your doors.
If anyone has other thoughts on making the house more comfortable during the frigid weather, bring 'em on. Jamie
April 9th, 2014 at 09:39 pm 1397075947
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April 10th, 2014 at 04:00 am 1397098856
Mooshocker,
Do you have leaks at the windows? Have you considered covering windows with plastic? Can you put those sand-sock things (tubes with sand) to block cold air coming in warm out air? Close off rooms not in use? If you have a basement, do you block the door to avoid air escaping down?
Can your utility company to an energy audit to see if the heat is escaping?
April 10th, 2014 at 09:44 pm 1397162672