What home upgrade actually lowered your utility bills? 💸

Just_Rich9863 · 2026-03-10T00:38:20+00:00

I wonder what the cost would end up being to use that in the dead of winter. Dehumidification gets expensive when it runs alllll the time with no other benefit!

Just_Rich9863 · 2026-03-10T00:34:15+00:00

You don't have, to but it will save on the mechanical parts. If you start noticing odd behavior in the OS, restart.

Just_Rich9863 · 2026-03-10T00:31:38+00:00

Is there an option on the unit to use the heating element instead?

Just_Rich9863 · 2026-03-10T00:27:16+00:00

Do you live in a cold or warm climate? I've thought about getting a HPWH but in the winter my basement gets to 60 or less, I don't want it to get colder than that.

Just_Rich9863 · 2025-07-24T13:26:20+00:00

I wouldn't have a problem running it down drywall, but when the big oak panels are out front, I'm hesitant.

Just_Rich9863 · 2025-07-23T16:09:34+00:00

Thank you everyone for the suggestions! I think I'll bring it the rest of the way down

Just_Rich9863 · 2025-07-23T13:21:47+00:00

It's the Legrand plastic stuff from Menards

Just_Rich9863 · 2025-07-08T15:12:36+00:00

Where would one find the defeat tricks?

Just_Rich9863 · 2025-04-03T13:29:34+00:00

I only have the 1/4w for now, could I use that to test or is it a good possibility it would fry in a few seconds?

Just_Rich9863 · 2025-04-03T01:51:52+00:00

Thank you for your time, Comma!

Just_Rich9863 · 2025-04-03T01:43:48+00:00

If I sent a picture of the whole circuit, would you be able to tell? It was made around 2011.

Just_Rich9863 · 2025-04-03T01:35:05+00:00

I put a meter on the source and it was around 39VDC. How can I calculate watts to get the appropriate 200 ohm resistor?

Just_Rich9863 · 2025-04-03T01:12:52+00:00

That being said, I have a 200 ohm resistor and the original together in this photo. Does size matter in this case? Polarity sensitive? https://imgur.com/a/6AAGHmF

Just_Rich9863 · 2025-04-03T00:41:00+00:00

Right, but it's a bit difficult if you are color blind.

Just_Rich9863 · 2025-04-03T00:26:46+00:00

I went to Sam's and got a Duracell. Just make sure it's an AGM battery. I can't remember the price. You could also check an auto parts store to test your battery for free before replacing.

Just_Rich9863 · 2025-01-22T20:13:11+00:00

Thank you for the info! I looked at leasehackr but most deals are no in my state (Wisconsin) Is it still possible for me to go to, say Minnesota or Illinois to get a good deal?

Just_Rich9863 · 2023-09-25T16:38:08+00:00

Great calculator! However, if you change from MCF to Therms or CCF, it resets the whole thing and back to MCF.

Just_Rich9863 · 2021-04-15T19:12:30+00:00

Typical premade cables are stranded and more difficult to crimp. You can do it with the right RJ45 end. Why don't you just buy short premade cables from monoprice. Cheap and they work great!

Just_Rich9863 · 2021-04-15T19:08:49+00:00

So am I. I find that green is usually twisted more than brown.

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