[xz2y]

Does anyone have an average cost for heating a 1-2 bedroom apartment in Traverse City in the winter? Is most of the heating natural gas?

Also, I would imagine that air conditioning isn't really necessary in that area in the summer. Is that accurate?

[Peter B]

Originally Posted by xz2y

Does anyone have an average cost for heating a 1-2 bedroom apartment in Traverse City in the winter? Is most of the heating natural gas?

Also, I would imagine that air conditioning isn't really necessary in that area in the summer. Is that accurate?

Too many variables to give cost of heating a 1-2 BR aptmnt. Depends upon how well insulated the property, what the thermo is set at , etc.. When we bought our house here 7 years ago, our realtor said A/C was not necessary. We installed A/C the next year. It is not as hot, humid, or oppresive as the South & the East Coast but it can get into the 90's on occasion, though not for weeks at a time, ala Texas, Washington DC etc... If you value your sleep, A/C is a very worthwhile investment, especially if you're older or have health issues.

[xz2y]

Originally Posted by Peter B

Too many variables to give cost of heating a 1-2 BR aptmnt. Depends upon how well insulated the property, what the thermo is set at , etc.. When we bought our house here 7 years ago, our realtor said A/C was not necessary. We installed A/C the next year. It is not as hot, humid, or oppresive as the South & the East Coast but it can get into the 90's on occasion, though not for weeks at a time, ala Texas, Washington DC etc... If you value your sleep, A/C is a very worthwhile investment, especially if you're older or have health issues.

Good point about too many variables for a heating estimate. Some apartments include heat in the rent and some don't, which is why I was asking. If someone reading this thread lives in an apartment in northern MI and paid heat last winter, it would be good to hear from them. I keep my thermostat about 68 in the winter during the day and lower at night. When I look at rentals I wonder if it's possible to find out what previous tenants paid for heat, though I realize they may have kept the thermostat higher than I would, but it would provide an idea of costs.

Re: AC, I don't have health issues and it's nice to have the option for AC, but again, it would depend on the house or apartment itself, location, insulation, etc. A ceiling fan would be nice to use in summer in a generally cooler climate up north. Here in SE Michigan, it gets really hot for weeks on end, and AC is unfortunately a fact of life in the summer. Electric rates, like gasoline, are only going in one direction these days, up, not down. Thanks for your response.

[michmoldman]

Originally Posted by xz2y

Good point about too many variables for a heating estimate. Some apartments include heat in the rent and some don't, which is why I was asking. If someone reading this thread lives in an apartment in northern MI and paid heat last winter, it would be good to hear from them. I keep my thermostat about 68 in the winter during the day and lower at night. When I look at rentals I wonder if it's possible to find out what previous tenants paid for heat, though I realize they may have kept the thermostat higher than I would, but it would provide an idea of costs.

Re: AC, I don't have health issues and it's nice to have the option for AC, but again, it would depend on the house or apartment itself, location, insulation, etc. A ceiling fan would be nice to use in summer in a generally cooler climate up north. Here in SE Michigan, it gets really hot for weeks on end, and AC is unfortunately a fact of life in the summer. Electric rates, like gasoline, are only going in one direction these days, up, not down. Thanks for your response.

Git on up there...your not getting any younger...Im right behind you!!

[Peter B]

We have a ceiling fan in our bedroom and an attic fan in the hallway. There are nights when they are not enough and we turn on the A/C. We just sleep better when the room is cool. I set it to 72F and it's fine.

Originally Posted by xz2y

Good point about too many variables for a heating estimate. Some apartments include heat in the rent and some don't, which is why I was asking. If someone reading this thread lives in an apartment in northern MI and paid heat last winter, it would be good to hear from them. I keep my thermostat about 68 in the winter during the day and lower at night. When I look at rentals I wonder if it's possible to find out what previous tenants paid for heat, though I realize they may have kept the thermostat higher than I would, but it would provide an idea of costs.

Re: AC, I don't have health issues and it's nice to have the option for AC, but again, it would depend on the house or apartment itself, location, insulation, etc. A ceiling fan would be nice to use in summer in a generally cooler climate up north. Here in SE Michigan, it gets really hot for weeks on end, and AC is unfortunately a fact of life in the summer. Electric rates, like gasoline, are only going in one direction these days, up, not down. Thanks for your response.

[malamute]

Originally Posted by xz2y

Does anyone have an average cost for heating a 1-2 bedroom apartment in Traverse City in the winter? Is most of the heating natural gas?

Also, I would imagine that air conditioning isn't really necessary in that area in the summer. Is that accurate?

I can't imagine ever using an air conditioner in Traverse City. Certainly not for the one or two days it might get over 75 degrees.

I think the cost of heat would depend a lot on if you were in an upstairs apartment because heat rises, and how insulated it is, and of course if you have to put the thermostat over 65 or 68 you'd use a lot more heat.

[xz2y]

Originally Posted by michmoldman

Git on up there...your not getting any younger...Im right behind you!!

Good advice!

[Peter B]

We thought the same before we moved here. A few 90F+ days convinced us. The AVERAGE high temp for July is 81F

Originally Posted by malamute

I can't imagine ever using an air conditioner in Traverse City. Certainly not for the one or two days it might get over 75 degrees.

I think the cost of heat would depend a lot on if you were in an upstairs apartment because heat rises, and how insulated it is, and of course if you have to put the thermostat over 65 or 68 you'd use a lot more heat.