[flipper35]

We have a geothermal heat pump. I like not having to do anything.

Rick, some friends of ours had an insert put in their fireplace with the fans/exchanger and since it is an insert it will only accept up to 16" logs. We were there Sunday to watch a movie with them and it was 25* out and they were able to get the room with the insert up to about 65* and the kitchen right next to it was about 50*.

We spend about $850 a year in heating and cooling. It stays at 70* in the winter and hot days 74*. It is working hard today though, it is expected to get up to -5* today. It was -8* when I came in today.

Our Durango has developed a whine in the rear end when accelerating or holding speed. Goes away when you let off the gas. I tell you what, at 184k miles it hasn't been too bad for us so I don't mind fixing it but it all seems to happen at once. I suspect it is a pinion bearing or something to do with the cold and the limited slip differential since it started after being outside all day in the cold. It also goes away when you power slide.