Got my first power bill since install, $199.80, 5 ton unit, house is 3128 ft2, per FL Power and Light average high temp for the month 94, highest temp 98.  Keep thermostat at 75 during day and 73 at night.

Sweet. Gonna upgrade mine next year. It's time. What brand?

(07-04-2024, 03:06 PM)Replying to Shadrach Sweet.  Gonna upgrade mine next year.  It's time.  What brand?

Trane XV20i.

72 daytime, less at night

(07-04-2024, 03:20 PM)Replying to McDonoughDawg 72 daytime, less at night

I did similiar when I was younger, but  I have grown more sensitive to cold as I’ve aged.

(07-04-2024, 03:02 PM)Replying to WRGA Dog Got my first power bill since install, $199.80, 5 ton unit, house is 3128 ft2, per FL Power and Light average high temp for the month 94, highest temp 98.  Keep thermostat at 75 during day and 73 at night.

Not bad at all. You'd be surprised at how the incorrect sizing and placement of the return air can really make a difference in how well your system runs. That, and the incorrect sizing of the actual HVAC system and even ductwork.

Just because a person holds a license to perform the installation/repairs, does not mean they are professionals.

I set my thermostat at 74-75 depending on how I'm feeling at the time.

(07-04-2024, 04:04 PM)Replying to WRGA Dog

(07-04-2024, 03:20 PM)Replying to McDonoughDawg 72 daytime, less at night

I did similiar when I was younger, but  I have grown more sensitive to cold as I’ve aged.

Is 60 old? asking for a friend

(07-04-2024, 05:27 PM)Replying to gulfportdawg

(07-04-2024, 03:02 PM)Replying to WRGA Dog Got my first power bill since install, $199.80, 5 ton unit, house is 3128 ft2, per FL Power and Light average high temp for the month 94, highest temp 98.  Keep thermostat at 75 during day and 73 at night.

Not bad at all. You'd be surprised at how the incorrect sizing and placement of the return air can really make a difference in how well your system runs. That, and the incorrect sizing of the actual HVAC system and even ductwork.

Just because a person holds a license to perform the installation/repairs, does not mean they are professionals.

I set my thermostat at 74-75 depending on how I'm feeling at the time.

When my downstairs system was replaced 5-10 years ago, the return was an immediate issue that the installers pointed out. To sort of knock out two birds with one stone, they added an additional return in my finished basement, which GREATLY improved the overall air flow of the entire system, and it also helps to pull air through the area of finished basement.

The air coming out of the vents downstairs was immensely improved, solely because they opened up the volume of air being pulled through the return portion of the system.

(07-04-2024, 03:02 PM)Replying to WRGA Dog Got my first power bill since install, $199.80, 5 ton unit, house is 3128 ft2, per FL Power and Light average high temp for the month 94, highest temp 98.  Keep thermostat at 75 during day and 73 at night.

would were your power bills previously? How much do you think you are saving?

(07-05-2024, 08:15 AM)Replying to Milldawg

(07-04-2024, 03:02 PM)Replying to WRGA Dog Got my first power bill since install, $199.80, 5 ton unit, house is 3128 ft2, per FL Power and Light average high temp for the month 94, highest temp 98.  Keep thermostat at 75 during day and 73 at night.

would were your power bills previously? How much do you think you are saving?

6%

(07-05-2024, 07:40 AM)Replying to McDonoughDawg

(07-04-2024, 04:04 PM)Replying to WRGA Dog

(07-04-2024, 03:20 PM)Replying to McDonoughDawg 72 daytime, less at night

I did similiar when I was younger, but  I have grown more sensitive to cold as I’ve aged.

Is 60 old? asking for a friend

No, much younger than 76

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(07-05-2024, 08:15 AM)Replying to Milldawg

(07-04-2024, 03:02 PM)Replying to WRGA Dog Got my first power bill since install, $199.80, 5 ton unit, house is 3128 ft2, per FL Power and Light average high temp for the month 94, highest temp 98.  Keep thermostat at 75 during day and 73 at night.

would were your power bills previously? How much do you think you are saving?

July through Sept, utility bills in high $200 to low $300 depending upon outside temperature.  June 2024 was unusually warm early in the summer season.

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(07-05-2024, 07:40 AM)Replying to McDonoughDawg

(07-04-2024, 04:04 PM)Replying to WRGA Dog

(07-04-2024, 03:20 PM)Replying to McDonoughDawg 72 daytime, less at night

I did similiar when I was younger, but  I have grown more sensitive to cold as I’ve aged.

Is 60 old? asking for a friend

No, much younger than 76

(07-05-2024, 11:12 AM)Replying to WRGA Dog

(07-05-2024, 07:40 AM)Replying to McDonoughDawg

(07-04-2024, 04:04 PM)Replying to WRGA Dog

(07-04-2024, 03:20 PM)Replying to McDonoughDawg 72 daytime, less at night

I did similiar when I was younger, but  I have grown more sensitive to cold as I’ve aged.

Is 60 old? asking for a friend

No, much younger than 76

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(07-05-2024, 08:15 AM)Replying to Milldawg

(07-04-2024, 03:02 PM)Replying to WRGA Dog Got my first power bill since install, $199.80, 5 ton unit, house is 3128 ft2, per FL Power and Light average high temp for the month 94, highest temp 98.  Keep thermostat at 75 during day and 73 at night.

would were your power bills previously? How much do you think you are saving?

July through Sept, utility bills in high $200 to low $300 depending upon outside temperature.  June 2024 was unusually warm early in the summer season.

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(07-05-2024, 07:40 AM)Replying to McDonoughDawg

(07-04-2024, 04:04 PM)Replying to WRGA Dog

(07-04-2024, 03:20 PM)Replying to McDonoughDawg 72 daytime, less at night

I did similiar when I was younger, but  I have grown more sensitive to cold as I’ve aged.

Is 60 old? asking for a friend

No, much younger than 76

Good times..enjoy the new AC