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As we look at condos to buy, we are tending to stay away from those with electric heat for obvious reasons: LIPA. Are we making a mistake and unnecessarily narrowing our choices?
It appears some units are served by electric heat pumps, which are sort of like reverse air conditioners. We have one on our pool and it seems like running such a pump all year 'round for heating and cooling could mean really big bucks per month. Also, we notice that units with electric heat tend to stay on the market a loooonnnng time.
We would rather go with gas, which, to me, is a no-brainer. Has anyone had experience with an electric-heated condo and, if so, is there any reason you would you recommend it?
As we look at condos to buy, we are tending to stay away from those with electric heat for obvious reasons: LIPA. Are we making a mistake and unnecessarily narrowing our choices?
It appears some units are served by electric heat pumps, which are sort of like reverse air conditioners. We have one on our pool and it seems like running such a pump all year 'round for heating and cooling could mean really big bucks per month. Also, we notice that units with electric heat tend to stay on the market a loooonnnng time.
We would rather go with gas, which, to me, is a no-brainer. Has anyone had experience with an electric-heated condo and, if so, is there any reason you would you recommend it?
About 7-8 years ago I lived in a condo with electric heat. Advantage: low maintenance
Disadvantages:
House/rooms got very dry
Most expensive way to heat a home (however, that's when oil was below $3 per gal)
Upstairs was always 5-10 degrees hotter
seems like a handful of people complain about LIPA bills. I seem to be in the minority to not complain about it. I feel its far cheaper than nyc con ed bills. I would almost dare to say its almost a bargain
seems like a handful of people complain about LIPA bills. I seem to be in the minority to not complain about it. I feel its far cheaper than nyc con ed bills. I would almost dare to say its almost a bargain
You are an imbecile.
Con Ed and LIPA are among the most expensive in the US and that's including Alaska and Hawaii. Like the pot calling the kettle black. If this is what you have to contribute, please don't.
seems like a handful of people complain about LIPA bills. I seem to be in the minority to not complain about it. I feel its far cheaper than nyc con ed bills. I would almost dare to say its almost a bargain
I've had electric heat in both a condo and single family home.
I think the answer is... it depends.
If each room is individually controlled, I don't have an issue with it. However, if it is just one thermostat for the entire unit....maybe not.
Additionally, it depends on the unit itself. Are we taking about a highrise unit.. or a townhouse type unit?
Ground floor or top floor. End unit or center unit? Old construction or new? What exposure?
Of note, I currently pay just .04 less a kwh to National Grid than my friends on LI.
My one complaint about electric heat is that it is dry. However, with new hydro units it eliminates that issue.
I've had electric heat in both a condo and single family home.
I think the answer is... it depends.
If each room is individually controlled, I don't have an issue with it. However, if it is just one thermostat for the entire unit....maybe not.
Additionally, it depends on the unit itself. Are we taking about a highrise unit.. or a townhouse type unit?
Ground floor or top floor. End unit or center unit? Old construction or new? What exposure?
Of note, I currently pay just .04 less a kwh to National Grid than my friends on LI.
My one complaint about electric heat is that it is dry. However, with new hydro units it eliminates that issue.
Thanks for the advice. We would be talking two-story townhomes (usually also with finished basement) built in the mid-1990s or earlier, some end units, some middle. I will definitely check for individual room thermostats if we look at them.
I am quite familiar with high electric bills. During some warmer months, when both the house AC and the pool heater are going simultaneously, we can be looking at $600-$700.
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