"Dave in Lake Villa" wrote in message
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'I would think that you should have something like 30-40 kw's of strip
heat. Gonna cost a bloody fortune to run.'

NOT in a 1500 sq.ft home ! Youd find 40 kw electric furnaces in a 3300
sq. ft home. According to the RUUD model number she posted , its a 14
kw. unit.

'Change the speed on the blower for the winter months when heating is
needed. Move the blower to medium or low speed. Slower speed will allow
the air to heat more. Doubt that it will help the run time.'

Bad advice ! On the RUUD/RHEEM electric furnace, they require alot of
airflow for heating . It should be set up where it gives an approx.
45-50 f rise thru the furnace...which in my experience...nearly all the
time requires high speed year round. Ive seen too many electric heat
failures with lowering the blower speed...especially with HO's
forgetting to change the air filter often.

'Your going to need a competent HVAC tech to diagnose the problem.''

Bingo.


Kinda leaves you out, huh Dave?