CAN A MOBILE HOME BE ENERGY EFFICIENT? // Emporia Vue Home Energy Monitor

[@TheWoodHaven]

That Lectric bill usually hits you right in the family Joules, but I can see you have put in Amp-le time researching this topic. It's Shock-ing how much Lectricity folks use. Watt is going on here? I know, it Hertz alot while you Ion out all the details. Just try to stay calm and don't blow a Fuse. I have faith in you. I know you Conduit.

[@elainebuchka6533]

🤣🤣🤣

[@markholmes1346]

🤣🎃

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

Someone is an electrician

[@number1pappy]

Lol! This should win the "best comment " hands down! Good job!

[@kathrynmauro8673]

Pretty clever

[@SephoraBelle]

If the weather is good and you don't already do this, try hanging out your laundry on a clothes line and cut back using a clothes dryer. If they have non-peak rates that are lower from your power company, consider using the washing machine during that time, some washing machines have timers. Perhaps overtime, invest in insulation so when you do need it to be cool or warm, you don't need to run the mini-split as often, as the insulation will help with this.

[@lechatbotte.]

So wonderful to see you all settled in. I always love when you post a new video.

[@thtadthtshldntbe]

nice. One suggestion in the future, get velcro ties instead of zip ties, it makes it easier to adjust your wiring in the future if you say one of those probes burnt out or you wanted to add more or whatever Edit. On the heating issue. I know its an expense, but check out Lumnah Acres and Northern Seclusion, they have switched to outdoor wood boilers. And I have read that depending on your local regulations, in most states landscape companies have to pay to dispose of trees they cut down now. Finding some local landscapers who will just drop off the cut down trees on your land and you can use them for firewood could be a big savings.

[@lindagary7077]

Some electric companies charge higher rates during the day. Cheaper rates at night and weekends. Ours is higher 2pm to 7pm Monday threw Friday. Water heaters are a big energy usage. We shut off the water heater mid morning and turn it back on later afternoon. Our water heater keeps hot water for daily usage without running. And only needs to run for shower times. It will run longer but only a couple times Not on and off during the day and night. So I love the thought of that kind of control and knowledge Thank You for sharing.

[@pwnjrailroad]

LOL, "Goes to 11". Just make sure not to die in a bizarre gardening accident... :D

[@2MorMor]

The only way it could have been prettier is if you braided the cables.

[@hubertwebb9869]

Why not use a Sotz double heater that you use outside in a metal shed and only run an air line carrying the heat into the house? You burn wood and being contained in the metal shed there is little chance for a house fire. Or you could one of the new wood burning stoves in a small building that controls the air flow to and from the stove and heats the house. It is very efficient burning wood because it gasifies the wood and burns the gasses first.

[@ellescott4229]

Ha, ha.. I caught that!! Well, it’s one louder isn’t it? 😂

[@terryhenderson424]

Even if noone buys using the coupon - Thank you for reaching out and negotiating a coupon.

[@rpark1e]

Sam, I use 2 Emporia Vues in my home, one in the house panel and one in the panel at the pole. I also have solar and love the way it tracks solar input. One thing that I did to reduce my energy usage was to automate the times when my water heater is on or off. I installed a 120v outlet next to my water heater. I then bought a Wyze Smart Outlet and a 120v 2 pole 40A contactor. I plugged the Wyze Smart Outlet into the 120v outlet and then made up a cord to go from the Wyze to the 120V coil of the contactor. The contactor is then put inline with the 240V circuit feeding the water heater. This way when the smart outlet is on, the water heater is getting power. When the smart outlet is off the the water heater does not receive power. I then set up a schedule in the Wyze to turn the smart outlet on at 6 am and off at 8 am, on again at 6 pm and off again at 10 pm, on week days. For the weekends I have the smart outlet come on at 6 am and off again at 10 pm. This prevents those little top off current draws that you see throughout the day and night. Trust me that adds up. You would of course need to set your schedule to suit you but the benefits are real. And this is an inexpensive solution costing less than $50 or so. I have also recently incorporated my Emporias as well as my solar inverters into Home Assistant for even better stats as well as the other benefits of home automation.

[@sam-and-angela]

Okay.. now that's a crazy awesome solution!!! I need to look into this contactor right away! I think we even have a 120v circuit in the space with our water heater that was an old outlet. It's the end of the line, so I terminated it in a junction box and closed it up. Now it may be of great use! Thanks for this info! Emporia have smart outlets too, so maybe that would be an easy integration with one app vs. wzye. But we also have wyze plugs and cameras, so that's easy, too. :) Thanks!!!!!!

[@sam-and-angela]

Okay, following up to say I just ordered a contactor and junction box. :) This will be a fun project to do, thank you!!

[@rpark1e]

Let me know how you like it when you get it done.

[@naybrann]

the one you have outside,,,,,has the weather affected it at all? My ac and water well breaker is on the pole outside,,,,,also the power to my barn is on the pole. Just curious if its working outdoors ok for ya.

[@mimib6955]

Thanks Sam for explaining this so well!! I will definitely look into this and compare with my electric company. Also I do plan on going solar, this will help me take the guess work out of the usage.

[@kristineolver3268]

I would love to see an update on the usage and cost in a couple months when your weather is at its coldest and again in July/August when your at the hottest.

[@cheryld4484]

Yay! Video we’ve missed you

[@doncc6080]

Interesting I have a hybrid water heater aka as a Heat Pump. 3 settings regular water heater, combo or heat pump only. On heat pump setting it uses less then 2 amps, but is also the slowest recovery. Washing clothes in cold water only saves lots of money.

[@MyWasteOfTime]

I've used the Emporia Vue for over a year now. It has allowed me to slowly cut usage so that I can eventually go 100% off grid! Also check out the Smart Plugs, they allow you to turn on and off devices remotely or on a timer!

[@CantankerousDave]

Same, I have mine for two years. The downside is that for the first few months, you keep checking it and trying to see what makes a difference. It’s like being an electricity hypochondriac on WebMD.

[@marywest2896]

In the summer we would hang out our clothes, using the air conditioner used enough electricity and that saved a lot of energy to go to cooling the house, I wished I had a clothes line now...mama had a wonderful one, Daddy made her lines by sinking cross ties in the ground with a T across the top, which made her 4 lines to hang clothes on, made of a fairly thick wire, when the weather got warm we would go out there a clean the wire so it wouldn't dirty the clothes....I like the way air dry clothes smell.

[@partsdave8943]

Perhaps a water tank blanket would help a little with it. I had one at a previous residence. Don’t know how much it helped as it was gas.

[@jimdelong949]

Hi Sam & Angela Good to see you again. Sam Sorry, I got lost after the first wire 😀 But still enjoyed your tutorial. I just like how you present everything even if I don't understand it sometimes. That's why if I use any of your information I just keep going back to the video( probably a 100 times) until I get it. Praying for a healthy and safe winter for you and the family

[@janetkoball44]

I'm very interested in this subject, but I don't understand it at all but I like to listen to people who explain it as carefully as you do. I do things that I understand and enjoy. Thanks Angela for helping him out. Buy

[@therealcraigsutton2740]

More insulation everywhere & go overboard on AC unit size. I have a 3 bedroom 1 bath with a 3 ton AC unit & electric heat. 65 degree on heat & 78 degree for ac works great for me with $125.00 month light bill for 12 months straight. Great idea though!

[@michaelkennedy3067]

Great video, A little tip/trick when working on cable management. When adding zip ties, place your first tie and tighten. Now place your second zip tie right next to the first and make sure the zip tie is positioned or oriented exactly like the first and snug it up but not so tight that it won't move. Now you can rotate the second tie back and forth while sliding away from the first, you may need to move wires around a bit. You will notice that the wires will be neatly organized as you slide your tie away from the original. The wires or cables will remain in the same orientation as you do this. Rinse and repeat until you are at the end of your run.

[@ginaandino6561]

Angela you crack me up. I just love you both. What a neat idea. I hope it works for you.

[@nctplarry]

WHAT???? No bloopers????? Well, that was terrific, Sam and Angela! I think you can rest easy in the fact that you're gonna be helping lots and lots of us who buy this unit, install it, and then actually KNOW what's going on with our consumption. Plus, it will put us in a mindset of saving energy. Because the more we save, the more energy there is that can be used by other things and people. Well done!

[@thepatsyfamily]

Aside from insulation differences between mobile vs foundation, what else causes utilities to be different between them?

[@bigtom1948]

The improvements you have done to your home have cut your A/C requirements by at least 50% new windows/doors that are tight and new insulation everywhere along with the roof-over have buttoned up that 1988 Palm Harbor Single Wide pretty well. Still nice to know where the power use is though. I agree that a timer on the water heater and putting blanket wrapper on it can save real money over the installation cost, and is well worth doing.

[@sam-and-angela]

That sounds like a great video to do -- gather information on water heater usage over the next few weeks, then make those changes, and see the changes over the following few weeks and report! ;)

[@bettyboop7738]

Some folks save a lot on water heater by install on off switch...I went from apx. 175 00 per month to 31.00 ... I'm one person , totally electric..great learning curve...I have new fridge..one chest freezer, led lights I do a lot of zone heating / cooling and other things 😶 you might discover advantage of on demand hot water heater.maintaining hot water is very inefficient. I'm also heating water closer to tub / shower area .idea of gas heater in areas for cozy is VERY good I do that also...then heat and cool window units are off or very low setting...I have two units ....three bedroom house ( old house ) . FYI...I'm 77 mow a huge yard with self propelled 170 Honda gas mower and 56 volt battery weed eater...I'm looking to down size for various reasons and what I've learned here GOD willing will serve me well. Love your videos.. believe mini split is way to go 👍...and your sweet family is your greatest blessing. Sam you and Angela are think outside the box folks , exactly what's needed in times we live in. All take care!❤️ BB from somewhere in Louisiana

[@southerngalcharm4460]

@@sam-and-angela YES, please. I am looking into a water heater timer, and if you do a video on it, I can put it in. I was surprised to see that they run $75 ish. Looking forward to that video- 🙂

[@southerngalcharm4460]

@@bettyboop7738 In reference to the on / off switch for the water heater, when do you turn it on/ off? Thank you for the info above. My elec bill is killing me. I also have window units, they were supposed to be temp, but I really like having them- I pretty much keep them at 78.

[@bettyboop7738]

@@southerngalcharm4460 southern gal...hot water heater can be turned on APX. Hour before using then turn off ,and run bath or shower... you'll have hot water and because you turn it off before you bath it won't reheat water until needed for next use. This requires a little for thought but it works and makes life in general more affordable. Hope this helps 👍❤️

[@elainebuchka6533]

Not owning my home I live in, I couldn't do This.. I KNOW I WISH I COULD!! Where I live in MO, I have the Biggest, High Priced, non efficient Electric Company, known to Man. I have to pay the Electric bill, and it just never figures up. I THINK IT IS MORE COMPARISON with your Neighbor than anything.. but I guess I have to deal with it Being disabled, on a very limited fixed income, and living where the landlord just doesn't care, and knows He could re rent to anyone in a heartbeat.. Healthwise I can't not move at this time, (fighting cancer) it is interesting to see how The Gadget you bought can tell You So Much!! BEEN MISSING YOU ALL !! AND WHAT, NO BLOOPERS🤣😢😢 GOD BLESS & TAKE CARE!!

[@131dyana]

Loved the video loved seeing all of you God bless.

[@roberta19348]

This seems like a great device and honestly something I would consider installing. I'm curious to see the difference in energy usage between a standard water heater compared to a tankless one.

[@PaganWizard]

LMAO This one goes to eleven (Spinal Tap) Great video as always!!!! I'm going to be getting this system soon, TYVM for showing it, and for the discount as well!!! My electric bill usually runs between $180, and $220. I am VERY curious to find out why. I have watched some videos where the KZbinr shows how your cable TV/internet box draws more power than the refrigerator. I'm not sure if that is true, but this system should either confirm, or deny that info. After you get your big white elephant in the yard AKA propane tank, you can a propane fueled dryer, and water heater, which will really help your electric bill. When I bought my house, it had an electric dryer, and an electric stove. I noticed an IMMEDIATE reduction when I replaced them with gas powered appliances.

[@13MoonsOverMayhem]

I wonder, over a period of time, how different the cost would be between a tank hot water heater and an on demand hot water heater.

[@TheKat1959]

Moved into a house. Turned on the light in the den. Nearly burned out my retinas. Turn off light. Retrieve ladder and check bulbs. Three 60 watt bulbs in overhead!?! Check and replace all bulbs in overhead lights. One month later electric company visits to see if there is an issue with my services. No, it’s all good, why? Explains how precious bill there was nearly $400+ and now was less than $100. How!?! Apparently the previous tenant was practically blind with more wattage than deemed safe for the fixture. I’m surprised there wasn’t a fire. They agreed and too were surprised. Were there any scorch marks. Yes , showed them where. The Lineman was so shocked he checked the wires in the attic and replaced the fixture at no cost. By the time I moved out the electric bill was stabilized to a affordable rate. I know they missed those HUGE bills 🎃🎉👍

[@safffff1000]

I moved into a 1900sqft double wide that was 6 yrs old and surprised how efficient it is, the inside is cheap, carpets, cabinets, molding, ect but in the middle of Aug. in MO. of 90 plus degree days our total electric home which we keep at 76 degrees, averages $130/mo at .08/ kw. It has 6" wall studs.

[@MikeC1965]

Maybe you could help, as you are always quoting movie line, I’ve had one for ages I cannot think which film it’s from. I’ve got the bleeding money. What movie is that from🤷‍♂️ ps love the channel. How about calling it Trevor 😂😂

[@jesusislord2457]

New gadgits=Farm out! Thanks for the demonstration! Big hugs! Big love! ☮️💜🙏🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇦✝️✌️🤜

[@cindyjohnson5242]

Okay, I'm going to give you my input. I'm not politically correct, I'm an old woman who just spits it out. Take it or leave it. I recall when I 1st came upon your channel, I suggested you add 2x2s to your 2x4 outer walls, to give you 2x6 studs so you could do R19 insulation instead of R13. A huge difference in comfort,, but you said you didn't want to give up square footage. Your choice! I don't recall, if I mentioned "air sealing" however I did mention Matt Reisinger's channel. You said his builds didn't apply. Now you know why I suggested you watch. He goes into detail about making very energy efficient builds and they can be adapted to your situation. So now, you are left with having to insulate on the outside. Very doable , especially since you did your roof over. You will have to re-add your eaves 1st. You will have to see about air sealing to prevent thermal bridging. Then use sheathing, which needs every seam sealed. Then put a layer of foam over that, seal the seams, add a rain screen, then add siding. Watch Matt for details.

[@wandaguyton446]

I need this my light was for August was 636.00 for one month. The church, daycare and my house was 1634.00. I had 2 trailers put together.

[@daniellandwehr443]

You should do an update on this product. How are you guys liking it and does work well and I been thinking. about putting one in our new build since will be sharing a power meter with the mother-in-law that way, we can know what our portion of the bill is. Thank you very much keep up the great videos from Northern Minnesota.( 73 KF0MYU)

[@vickiemitchell8107]

A few years ago I purchased a meter to capture and recycle my static electricity that all electric creates. It immediately cut my power bill in half I later purchase from Walmart small power saver boxes that plug into an outlet. I purchased 4 of them and saved an additional 69% on my power bill bring a summer peak of about $450.00 a month for a 960 square foot mobile home down to $140.00 which to me was a major win. Just a suggestion for you and your family.

[@brentjohnson6654]

I have been considering installing an Emporia Vue in my panel. They don’t have any CT’s over 50 amps, but the company said it can report up to 75 amps on those which will work. We have 4 sub panels and only one exceeds the 75 (it is 100). I don’t have as much free space in my panel so it might be tricky. Thanks again for another great video!

[@danbailey96]

But unless you are ready to change your way of life and live like we did 70-80 years ago when we used almost no electricity.....plus in my neck of the woods..APCO our power provider increased expediently over the last 25 years... there's nothing you can do about it.

[@footplate0]

I would thank your lucky stars that your electricity is so cheap. I have no air con or dryer and at the moment the water is heated by the sun and still or bill is €300 for 2 months. We only have led bulbs and a A+++ rated washer. Over here in Cyprus as most of our electricity is made from oil we are fined for using oil by the EU hence the €300 for 2 months use. Before Putin out bill was €80-€90 for 2 months.

[@jcberb]

I have to get one of these, presently using over 65kWh a day, we just purchased a home 3 miles from one we rented. Our energy usage TRIPLED and I am having a hard time trying to figure out what the heck is going on. Our habits have not changed. I replaced the ancient air conditioner and air handler with a new heat pump and handler two months ago now. I keep the AC at 80 degrees. Still using a large amount of power. Having lived here for a few months now there are obvious signs of past electrical projects. every time I open up a wall or go to replace a device i find some bad electrical work. This will help me identify what circuit or circuits could be the culprits. Thanks for the video!

[@kscheuerman5378]

Hey, I enjoyed the background music..... twice I took my earbuds out to hear where the sounds were coming from. I am usually distracted by background music. It was a nice very pleasant touch. Thanks Take care and God Bless

[@shannonbaldwin7359]

Hey guys. Just started watching you two. Love your personalities. I moved from Statesville NC to Northeast Tennessee in 2003 and love it here. You all made a good choice. 🙂 Welcome.

[@jonblack6624]

I'm trying to do same thing, as I too live in a home with tires underneath it. First exterior walls are 2x6 giving me more insulation, ceiling is vaulted room for more insulation, recenetly purchased dbl pane glass windows, fiberglass front door, adding another layer siding to exterior walls as there was no sheathing under siding, utilities i have electricity from co-op, propane heat house, clothes dryer, water heater, stove. last year when price of propane tripled . i started using electricity to offset propane usage to heat house,aka2-1500w radiator heaters . only used furnace when temps got down to freezing. anyway i walked threw house unplugged everything that had a light on, like stereo, microwave, coffee maker, I was amazed how much power all these devices were using and that wasn't using in off season. if I had used the furnace as normally , i wudda ran outta propane probably 3 times, by using electricity, my propane had a surplus, and electricity never got above summer time usage with A/C on for 3 months, having another or more diff types energy sources. One can find other more efficient ways to cut high energy usage . diversify fuel sources to atleast 3. I'm adding wood stove next summer. possibly solar or small win-gen after that. good luck to all finding ways to conserve energy usage.

[@jeffreylang2633]

Emporia should be loving you. That is a very cool and useful gadget. I will have to go to their website. I have a 200 amp service. I imagine they have different sizes. Anyway, well done and helpful for sure.

[@theDaftman]

as you have all LED light and the way you've set it up, off grid lighting, off grid USB charging ports everywhere, cooling selling fans, and water heater would be the way to go, just run you heavy loads with grid.

[@donnawade5570]

Sam, you made it sound so interesting . It was way over my head but I enjoyed listening to you. Angela is like me…”it sounds good” lol I am so proud for your family and all that you have accomplished together! Blessings to you all.💜

[@sam-and-angela]

Thank you so much!

[@donnawade5570]

@@sam-and-angela you are very welcome. Thank you for sharing your lives with us!

[@kristineolver3268]

I live in a mobile home and have never had high power bills.. my heat is gas and in the winter my gas bill is usually around $100 in the summer its $20. And in the summer my electric is usually around $100 and in the winter it's usually like $40.. So I pay about the same year round.

[@kennethmclean3679]

Are you guys going to re-clad the outside soon or wait till spring? The inside is looking so much better now. Great work!!!

[@sam-and-angela]

That will be a Spring project. We don't want to tear into the exterior over Winter. :)

[@publicmail2]

The 1 sec look back data is very bad, only shows accurate detail while using app but 1sec look back is useless, anyone else experiencing? Ever since an app downgrade about 1 year ago...

[@dirtroaddestiny]

I love my old mobile home. ❤ mobile home mamas unite!!

[@bobeldredge282]

You have to count the cost of propane vr. Electricity? Where we lived in Idaho the propane went really high, we started watching your videos because of the mini split, Thanks Bob the welder

[@rossen_nikov]

It is great that you are proactive and more the point showing us this device however, whatever you see on the App is your consumption. No matter how much you use, it is your home. I doubt you will trough away the Water Heater or Conditioner, or even a light bulb. I hope you will not get crazy and start chasing device after device with hundreds of "A" because they are more efficient and in time you will (probably) have some savings, but for the moment you will spend pile of money replacing one or another.

[@rachelledman1092]

We live in a 1995 doublewide we have to burn wood or we have 700 hundred electric bills in the winter it's 2000 sq feet but the insulation must suck we have rented this place for 12 years but thank God our landlord let's us do what we want!!!

[@Aliceinjonesville]

gasp!! your cable management makes me love you even 1000 times more!!! 🙌🏼😍. 👍🏼

[@terryhenderson424]

I realize you two are craftspeople in the months leading up to the holidays but, do you have outdoor and homesteading plans coming up? What's happening on the greenhouse front? How are you finagling distribution ofmstuff and materials between the workshop and first shed? What are you using your tarp shed for? There were some landscaping plans for immediately around the house, are they on hold or are you moving forth? How did your trees survive the summer (although spring will tell) and as the realities of the first year are thought about, do you still plan more this coming year? - Maybe its too early for a video on any of these things but as fall draws closer to an end and winter approaches, maybe some updates on these things? Speaking of which, did you re-home the kittens; did I miss it?

[@Realstuffadventures]

Good job on the Video Sam. This is a nice system you have there. Right down my alley and it did me so good to see you performing your cable management. Over my years of work, it always bugged me to see the spider nest left behind by some of the IT techs just pulling communications wires from servers to networks that just did not have any pride. It seemed that low voltage cable runs, even though not required to be in conduit, just did not matter ! I am old school, from my early training beginning in high school and through apprenticeship to become a journeyman, neatness was always stressed. It is not just for the appearance, but it makes troubleshooting so much easier. Well, enough of that soapbox. The little clamps are ammeters (of course you know this) the same as a clamp on amp meter used in trouble shooting electrical circuit. The two wires going to the circuit breakers are for monitoring bus voltage, Phase A and Phase B. This is a great tool for monitoring and troubleshooting ! Great to see that with the technology we have now, the price for something like this is making this tool available for home owners. In industrial process controls this type of sensing technology is widely used, but that is another story and much more involved dealing with 4-20 milli-amp signals Like you said in the video, having all of this info on your phone is priceless and monitoring the large appliances such as the AC systems can give a heads up to problems developing, for instance high amp readings that could relate to a fan or compressor going bad or a dirty filter, etc. Way to go Sam ! Enjoyed this very much.

[@jeffreylang2633]

My wife and I had started an extreme remodel just before the beginning of the Pandemic. We had to finish everything ourselves becoming our own General and Sub to survive. I had a commercial electric contractor as a mentor who visited once and I spoke to him three times. The rest I did myself. Basically even the meter mount which was a dire necessity because of the shutdown. My Seattle City inspector was a great support. I took cable management to an extreme following code and simple logic. I always passed inspections and ended with big Kudos. Of course, KZbin helped a lot-crazy lot. I got an extra Kudo for my labeling on the panel box itself. The code at the time did not require it, but I added a full house surge protector. Now, I would like to add this usage management monitor. Oddly, we went from 760 square feet to 2300. Literally, our gas and electricity is either less than or about the same as before the remodel of a 1943 war box.

[@susancollado5290]

💕Leaving thing’s on standby without switching them off by the plug socket draws electric💕So if you do Not switch these items off whilst you go to sleep or leave the house you’re being charged for it💕

[@rubberdc]

Are there any cheaper times that perhaps say,,,,, Angela could set the washing machine up overnight to save cost of electricity? We ( in the UK ) have things called Smart meters. We are all electric with no gas supplies anywhere in our apartment . Our small meter will tell us what we are using , as in cost of things running and even if we arent here , we are paying out a small amount for the fridge to keep running . It is good cos it tells us where we can make savings . For example, in the UK we use an electric kettle , ( i believe in the USA you dont use this appliance?) i bought a small device called a hot water dispenser that delivers 250ml of water only into a large cup for our hot drinks , so that saves time that the kettle would be switched on as it only takes 20 seconds to heat .

[@inglis7086]

depending on the company - we have free hours of power in New Zealand - so I put the washer, dryer, dishwasher on when the power is free - I flip the switch for the hot water when I have chosen my hour of power (I choose 10 pm) so I run my hot water only overnight when it is free or cheap and turn it off during the day (6 am) - you will know if you family can do that or if you have to turn it on for a couple of hours during the day (not 5-9 pm) when it is the most expensive - also the heating turn it on high from 4-5 pm before the power per unit goes up from 5-9 pm and turn it down for the evening as when you turned it on high between 4-5 pm the house was already warm for the rest of the night you are now keeping it warm not warming it up - my power bill is around NZ$12 or US$6 per week - I do run a fire in the winter

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Hanks, really interesting. Any possibility a small pellet stove would work for off grid supplemental heat?

[@darleneclark6098]

Sam, as you are well aware we are in the middle of a complete rewire and I am so sick of looking at wires🙄😩. Although I didn't understand much of this, I'm always impressed by your attention to detail. I'm sure hubby and I will rewatch the video together and he'll understand everything lol. What, no bloopers 😭

[@susanhunley3697]

Heat pumps are extremely expensive on your electric bill my son lives in York Pennsylvania and last year 2021 he was paying $600 to $700 a month with the heat pump I would have a heat pump for nothing in the world get your propane gas fireplace by all means it's the cheapest if you have to use a fuel and it's the cleanest but I'm sure you know that cuz she had one before but you definitely you need another one other than that when you get your solar up and running that'll help a lot too but shut off that heat pump get your propane heat in and your home looks great

[@kennethsword551]

Good job on the electric monitor install. You mention of propane heating in the future. Be aware since fossil fuels have been under attack the push of "going green" prices have and will continue to go up. My 200 glln capacity of propane used to be anywhere of 98¢/glln to $1.24/glln. pre-Biden. Today, we are looking at $3.45/glln. Summer rate was $2.89/glln. Tanks, if you buy your own, new, are going for $4 to $5 times the gallon capacity. Ex. 1000 gallon tank is between $4000 to $5000. Whether in ground or above ground. Then the install, pressure regulator, copper tubing, hard pipe, shutoff valves, etc. One advantage to a large propane setup is running a duel fuel generator during a power outage. I know of Generac backup systems at 13k watts can go nearly 40 days on a 1000 gallon propane setup.. These prices I am sharing are in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia and neighboring Frederick Co., MD. of the company SoUtHeRn StAtEs cO-oP.

[@marywest2896]

gosh, since y'all put new installation in and new windows, and doors, you'd think the house would be energy efficient.....

[@janmilos5975]

I have no idea what you're talking about - but glad to see ya'll

[@averyllpenwright2222]

yay another video

[@mikerequa820]

Good video ya'll. That's pretty cool. We live in sw Missouri our electric coop will install a meter kinda like that I think that shows you exactly what you're usin but it pay as you go deal which might not be that bad we don't have it. We have had several heat sources over past 50 years the inferred propane has been the best for us all so pellet stove or fireplace love those get the heat of wood stove but no mess very safe. Ya'll home is lookin great. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy ya'lls family and homestead

[@roberto.peterson9917]

This tool can actually show you the difference when equipment needs maintenance like cleaning / replace filters and if ac condenser and evaporater need cleaning

[@sam-and-angela]

Good point! Increased power consumption = problems. :)

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Surprisingly not that expensive. Okay I could see myself geek out over this.

[@thethreeamigos6764]

We’re have you been guys, missed you all, how is your foot sam. Lola Liverpool England xx

[@patriciabeyer8029]

🙋‍♀️ Hi. Well I am glad you know what you are doing!!! 😳😳😳

[@Chris-fb3cn]

One thing that I learned a long time ago from somebody that works for the power company we live in Florida if you run one major appliance at a time especially in the beginning of the billing cycle then you’re at the lower rate but if you use a lot of electricity at the beginning of the billing cycle they put you at a higher kilowatt rate for the entire month Up until recently are electric bill even during the summer for a 1900 square-foot house has been under $200

[@ddemier]

Angela looks like a good helper! Good video and thanks for posting. Im getting ready to install my Empria. Wheres the update on your usage?

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

The only thing is, propane has gone up in price. I love my woodstove. I don't mind the smell of smoke, but I don't have an efficient stove, I have an old potbelly. I love the heat it gives off and the fact that if the power goes off I can still be warm.

[@Kohdgroup]

Great video, looking forward to installing mine now and calculating Carbon offset from KW/h

[@DLRyoung]

Solar power water heater? I know here in Australia during the summer months at the top end we don’t even need hot water. For washing dishes I just boil a kettle. But then again I hand wash those. I’d also recommend using a clothesline in the summer months. These save a huge amount of money and you get use to it after a while. Most homes haven’t even got a dryer. Just some things to think about. Blessings

[@sandraridley6445]

Again....Sam, your knowledge blows my mind and hello sweet Angela...

[@donmattox3093]

Oops.. water heater spelled wrong. Love your videos! I've watched for years now.

[@sooome9294]

This is interesting, it helps to save costs, thanks for sharing. How about the solar panel source, that seems more logical to safe. Gas might be affordable, but nothing seems better than Solar at this time. 🤷‍♀

[@b.powell3480]

Remember that the federal government is making all utilities more expensive than from a year ago !!!, great job on the install, also your area of the country is going to get very cold for winter, maybe snow !!

[@maryrenaud6732]

If possible to know when you need hot water…you can turn off the hot water during your sleep period at least 8-9 hours. Turn it on when you get up, at the breaker…or turn on 20 minutes before needed…

[@VELOPERS]

Dont you have solar for your Mini Split if you diddnt wouldny that be #1 biggest user?

[@fredziffle1991]

Awsome app and equipment. Do they do 240v version for europe/ uk

[@MrHowieZ1973]

You are in for a surprise. The light companies just bill you whatever they want. I have had more fights with Duke energy than any other human lol Never tell them you live in a mobile home for one

[@donnaeldridge2806]

Google and find out when is the peak time your electric company charges more. So wash and dry clothes on off peak hours.

[@lindaSee89]

You spoke about a propane tank fireplace. To install the propane tank that would be one of those large white tanks that are usually at the back of the house and then you run gas line to it? Can you please explain a little bit more. We have gas range. So I’m wondering if that option for us.

[@NonaMaryGrace1952]

Hello Sam and Angela, I was cleaning and noticed I haven't been to visit in a long time. great to see your doing well. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓

[@sidclark3249]

When I worked the lights in my office went off or on when I entered or left the room. That might be something you could ins5all in the boys room. Might be worth checking it out

[@mindi.m]

That is a pretty cool device. I'm a data geek, too. Your plans sound super efficient and the fireplace is exciting!

[@NaomiC336]

We have an electric fireplace that we use all winter long. It’s so nice for the extra heat and ambiance. Love your home and all the renovations you have made. God bless.

[@andrewloranger]

Spinal Tap, Voltron, and a smart home app in the same video - My Saturday is officially complete!

[@megostop9650]

Someone may have asked already, as I don't read all the comments and I haven't seen all your previous videos. Do you folks have an on-demand water heater?

[@halleyvolo5868]

And you can use more energy running and checking power use. R 50 is recommended these days for you Attic.

[@mikemassie9856]

I've been thinking about setting up solar to run my 220 appliances

[@crinkle2649]

You always know who has seen This Is Spinal Tap😄

[@sam-and-angela]

Hahaha yes!!!!

[@roberthicks9191]

stay with electricity only, you get ripped off by only one utility. propane prices are very expensive now. try tankless water heater.

[@melindaivey4772]

You guys have done so much work and updates to your home. It should be much more efficient. Glad that you are geeking out.