DIY Home Made Energy

By fluffernut on Oct 2, 2006 | Reply

Assuming the duct work is all set up, etc I can only tell you our 2,000 sf home got a new super energy efficient furnace and it cost around $7,000…just under I think.

Your home is smaller but you’ll have the cost of running in a gas line.

New furnace is super quiet……wow…..I can be in same room with it and not realize it is running.

Assume your home is older so air exchange should be a problem, newer homes need to add an air exchange unit to bring in extra air to the home.

Also make certain you are fully insulated, probably the #1 best home improvement for energy and $$ conservation.

By RICH @www.hvac-for-beginners.com on Oct 4, 2006 | Reply

It would be around $2000, but it depends on the type of furnace you get and other factors. To learn more about gas furnaces and see how the brands compare. Check out the furnace page at

By whitebull1876 on Oct 6, 2006 | Reply

I think it depends on where you live. For me- in the Midwest- it would run about $4,000- 6,000- depending on ductwork and the like. I would recommend going the geo-thermal route. Initially it is about 3x as much. Here are the perks though.
1- You use far less energy- only electric.
2- You get big rebates for installing the system- sometimes up to $5,000 from your electric company.
3- There are far fewer moving parts (only a pump), so it presents fewer problems down the road and is less expensive to fix and upkeep.
4- It eliminates the need for central AC and all of the cost that goes with it, since it uses the ground’s temp of 55 degrees.
5- It is “green” and gives you knowledge that you are doing your part (cheesy but true)

I have a friend that installed a system in his house. He has about 3,000 sq. ft. He heats and cools his house on less than $100.00 a month- winter and summer!