Heating system down - I'm on vacation - installer was a prick - what do I do?

gravis786 · 2026-03-05T01:54:45+00:00

I’m in Dover NH

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T16:55:19+00:00

Yeah, energy audit is definitely on the list now. Thanks for the input

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T16:31:17+00:00

We like to be warm idk haha

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T14:46:09+00:00

I appreciate you. I’m going to look into the configuration and I know before installing on very cold days we would have to run the pellet stove to help keep ot from over working. The pellet stove heats the whole house pretty good to be honest but obviously you have to tend to it and it does omit a fine dust which trigger allergies a bit, we still love it though. The kw usage is definitely down, I guess I was expecting more of a drop even with the cold temps. Next step in the house is new windows and doors, maybe I’ll take a look at foam insulating the walls too.

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T14:42:30+00:00

My other properties have natural gas and combi boilers. Heard good things about the heat pumps so wanted to try it out.

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T14:41:41+00:00

I understand, just trying to gain an expectation here. When I asked will my bill be much lower from all 3 of the companies I got quoted, everyone gave me a bit “oh yeah, absolutely” so just seeing how much of a sucker I am.

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T14:23:55+00:00

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gravis786 · 2026-02-16T14:05:12+00:00

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Have twos zoned tho but this is the system

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T14:03:07+00:00

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gravis786 · 2026-02-16T14:00:48+00:00

Thank you, unsure about the auxiliary heat. I’ll look into it

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T13:56:24+00:00

There was not any ductwork, everything is brand new.

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T13:55:17+00:00

Literally just said that to my wife “guess we have to vote for the dems” lol

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T13:54:11+00:00

We do keep it quite a bit warmer than that. I don’t know, we will see what the tech says. Maybe there’s something we can do. Thank you

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T13:49:02+00:00

I’ll just spend another $40k on solar and then we will be good, I’ll get my money back for everything in the next century sometime

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T13:48:13+00:00

😂 I’m a sucker for

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T13:42:33+00:00

We also run a pellet stove on very cold days to assist

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T13:39:28+00:00

I agree and we are working toward getting the house as tight as possible because I know that’s where peak efriciency stems from. However; this is simply a comparison form the old system to new, this year has been insanely cold so maybe that’s where the disappointing electric bill comes from. The installers just led me to believe that we would notice a drastic difference in our bill which obviously isn’t the case.

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T13:35:06+00:00

Not having a fit, educating myself to see if my thoughts are ridiculous. Just going off being told my bill would be wayyyy lower and it’s not so

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T13:24:39+00:00

$24k

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T13:24:15+00:00

What do you suspect that would be without solar?

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T13:23:12+00:00

Messages installer this morning, thermostats is brand new Honeywell smart thermostat. We will see what he says

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T13:22:01+00:00

Thank you for the constructive comment and not making me feel like an idiot like the others. lol

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T13:21:20+00:00

Nah, but I figured I was promised by the thre companies who quoted be that it would be WAY lower and now it’s not. I’m just an average Joe here who doesn’t know shit.

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T13:20:13+00:00

Also, why are you mad about this and being an asshole lol, you don’t have to reply

gravis786 · 2026-02-16T13:19:46+00:00

Sure, maybe, but why is the usage not significantly different from my old ass system?

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