For the evening crew: Heads-up: We have to replace our furnace, the tech told me about a new EPA rule that goes into effect in January 2025 regarding air conditioner refrigerant. It's going to cost $1 to 2,000 more per unit (and that's before tariff fuckery).
@CinnamonGirlE you may be right. But my furnace is dangerous run (if it will stay lit). Between the age of our AC and various rebates, discounts, and tax credits doing both at once seems to be the best move. It just $tings and $tinks.
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If you have the option of replacing you furnace with a heat pump you might want to consider that? Everyone’s situation varies, but we did this about 2 years ago and it is a huge win in multiple ways.
@HopeSeeker heat pump is part of the plan. We also have solar panels In the long run it should be a good situation as far as utilities are concerned. Thanks!
oh good. that sounds like a good solution 👌🏽
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We went from separate furnace/AC to a heat pump & have been quite comfortable.
It hasn't been a clear win for us in terms of operating costs (tho no worse either) but I expect we will enjoy the $2k tax credit (https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits/air-source-heat-pumps) when we file our 2024 return. Plus we're putting less carbon into the atmosphere, which is nice.
@rpardee @CanisPundit Yes, the tax credit was a huge motivator for us. I think it will soon be history, but maybe if one is lucky there is time?
@HopeSeeker @rpardee right!? "Maybe" Who knows?
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Don't worry. They are going to get rid of those pesky EPA rules.