Talked with SolarTyme (AAPCO) representative concerning solar panel installation (to produce electricity). He pointed out advantages of adding Ice Cold to our Heat/AC units.
In all, we will get;
Two IceCold units installed.
12 solar panels providing electricity when the sun shines.
Attic encased with 2000sf of foil/insulation (SolarEclipse).
Additional ceiling insulation blown in to bring it up to R38.
Pulldown stairs gets a cover installed.
The electric water heater gets an insulated cover.
Under-house (crawl space) ductwork gets additional insulation.
Price $35,000.
Here is a link for IceCold:
http://icecoldenergysolutions.com/IceCOLD/Home.html
I can understand the theory, but wonder about unit longevity and detrimental affects to our 14 yr old systems. We have a 3 ton with gas pack and then a 2 ton heat-pump.
Due to the age of our units, I wonder if replacement might be a smarter way of going. The theory of IceCold, I would think, would be built into modern heat/AC systems.
My questions: Does IceCold actually pay for itself? Is this a good thing?
Robert
In all, we will get;
Two IceCold units installed.
12 solar panels providing electricity when the sun shines.
Attic encased with 2000sf of foil/insulation (SolarEclipse).
Additional ceiling insulation blown in to bring it up to R38.
Pulldown stairs gets a cover installed.
The electric water heater gets an insulated cover.
Under-house (crawl space) ductwork gets additional insulation.
Price $35,000.
Here is a link for IceCold:
http://icecoldenergysolutions.com/IceCOLD/Home.html
I can understand the theory, but wonder about unit longevity and detrimental affects to our 14 yr old systems. We have a 3 ton with gas pack and then a 2 ton heat-pump.
Due to the age of our units, I wonder if replacement might be a smarter way of going. The theory of IceCold, I would think, would be built into modern heat/AC systems.
My questions: Does IceCold actually pay for itself? Is this a good thing?
Robert