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MajorProblem50 t1_ixwzd3w wrote

Reply to comment by snowednboston in I want to get off the grid. What are my options for heat and hot water? by pencil_2b

It really depends on your situation. My heat pump is actually much cheaper than the oil furnace I replaced. My highest bill last year was $450 but I have no gas or oil bill while my neighbor was paying close to 1k to fill up his tank every 1 and a half month, I would say I made it out like bandits compared to him.

Gas on the other hands cost pretty close. Gas might be a little bit cheaper but it is more comfortable than heat pump heat. On the other hand though, if you use window AC then getting a heat pump is a no brainer.

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Heavy-Humor-4163 t1_ixx7ava wrote

Yes, I would hate to just have heating fuel as the only option. We spend about $300/yr in pellets fuel for primary heat from October thru June on cool days. and only run the furnace for 45 mins in the AM when temps go into the 30’s.

The pellet stove is a pain in the ass, dust, cleaning and lifting 40lb bags to fill stove, but it does heat well, and I guess we are saving a few bucks vs fuel alone.

We considered a propane wall heater , but glad we didn’t as LG prices have skyrocketed this year too. I just wish we could have solar, but not enough space 😞🫤

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snowednboston t1_ixx9h0f wrote

No option for pellets :)

The Green Energy Consumers Alliance has webinars on the newer heat pumps. I know technology has improved, but it’s good to hear from someone who actually had it done and doesn’t have skin in the game.

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