To HEAT or Not To HEAT, that is the question!
I have a dilema. Our 20 plus year old, gas fired furnace needs to be repaired to the tune of over $2,000. Last week, we attempted to use it and the pilot igniter just kept clicking and the burner wouldn't light. So, two furnace repairmen later... needs a new firebox and pilot contol panel, they say... $2,000. plus!
Unfortunitely, just 2 1/2 years ago, we replaced our air conditioning system and at the time opted not to go with a heat pump, for a small additional cost, which would now be over $5,000.
Soooo, the wife insists we can get by with space heaters for the few nights we actually need heat! I would say in the years we have been here in Central Florida, we have only actually used the central heat maybe a few times a month at night in Dec., Jan. and Feb., supplimenting with a ceramic electric heater.
I would appreciate some input... do many of you folks just get by with space heaters? Opinions, please.
Unfortunitely, just 2 1/2 years ago, we replaced our air conditioning system and at the time opted not to go with a heat pump, for a small additional cost, which would now be over $5,000.
Soooo, the wife insists we can get by with space heaters for the few nights we actually need heat! I would say in the years we have been here in Central Florida, we have only actually used the central heat maybe a few times a month at night in Dec., Jan. and Feb., supplimenting with a ceramic electric heater.
I would appreciate some input... do many of you folks just get by with space heaters? Opinions, please.
