I live in an old apartment building where the steam-heating system is
erratic, and I'd like to have a reliable supplementary heat source. Those
1500 watt space heaters don't quite do the trick

I have heard that combination air conditioning and heating units are
available. I have 220 wiring in my apartment.

Would like to hear from anyone who has had experience with such equipment.

What about the cost of operating?

On Mar 14, 6:25 pm, "Ray" wrote:
I live in an old apartment building where the steam-heating system is
erratic, and I'd like to have a reliable supplementary heat source. Those
1500 watt space heaters don't quite do the trick

I have heard that combination air conditioning and heating units are
available. I have 220 wiring in my apartment.

Would like to hear from anyone who has had experience with such equipment.

What about the cost of operating?

They are popular in the south. It's a good idea, but be prepared to
dish out a lot of $$$ upfront. Those dual units are expensive, not to
mention the cost of operating them if your electric utility is
expensive.

Thanks Mike


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On Mar 14, 6:25 pm, "Ray" wrote:
I live in an old apartment building where the steam-heating system is
erratic, and I'd like to have a reliable supplementary heat source. Those
1500 watt space heaters don't quite do the trick

I have heard that combination air conditioning and heating units are
available. I have 220 wiring in my apartment.

Would like to hear from anyone who has had experience with such
equipment.

What about the cost of operating?

They are popular in the south. It's a good idea, but be prepared to
dish out a lot of $$$ upfront. Those dual units are expensive, not to
mention the cost of operating them if your electric utility is
expensive.

On Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:25:51 GMT, "Ray"
wrote:

I live in an old apartment building where the steam-heating system is
erratic, and I'd like to have a reliable supplementary heat source. Those
1500 watt space heaters don't quite do the trick

I have heard that combination air conditioning and heating units are
available. I have 220 wiring in my apartment.

Would like to hear from anyone who has had experience with such equipment.

What about the cost of operating?


The heat pumps are expensive but much more economical than heat
strips or electric baseboard, wall or space heaters.

Complaining to the landlord is much cheaper.