Friday, February 8, 2013

Upgrade Update - Reichert Family Grand Prize

For those of you following all things EnergySmart, you will remember the Grand Prize winners of the Home Energy Makeover, the Reichert family.

Disbelief and excitement when the EnergySmart Home Energy Makeover Surprise Prize Patrol arrived.

John recently updated EnergySmart on the progress of their upgrades and had some great news!

What upgrades have you had completed so far?
  • The tankless water heater has been installed
  • The 96.7% efficient furnace has been installed 

Out comes the old water heater...

...in goes the new!


Thank you, Kahar Plumbing & Heating, Inc.!

What is still ahead for you?
  • Mid February, the following work is scheduled for completion:
  • Insulation in both attics to an R48 or R36 value (can’t remember)
  • Insulation of the knee wall between attics
  • Blown in insulation in the walls on main level
  • Blown in insulation in the ceiling of the garage
  • Blown in insulation in the over hang outside below master bedroom
  • Insulation of the rim joists in basement
  • Installation of electrical outlet for the tankless water heater (currently using an extension cord)
  • Installation of the evaporative cooler

Are you seeing changes to the comfort of your home?
With our old furnace, we set the thermostat to 69-70 degrees for heat and it seemed to run constantly.  Also, my sons room was always cold.  With the new unit, we keep the thermostat at 66 at night, and 67 during the day – any warmer and it is too hot!  Also, it doesn't run nearly as much, and can really put out the heat when needed!  My son stays nice and warm now.

The tankless water heater has an unexpected challenge that came along with it – the challenge of discipline!  It creates unlimited hot water, so if you really wanted to, you could take a really nice, warm and long shower, or soak in the tub. 

I just want to thank everyone again – we are extremely fortunate and very grateful for everything. I have spread the word about Energy Smart to everyone I know, and will continue to do so. Thanks again!


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written by Kate Taft

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