What makes a good Air BNB?
Debbie Downer
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Comments (19)I usually turn the unit on around 10pm/11pm and the total run time using the Normal or Pots/Pans mode is close to two hours. The way it was explained to me is that during the final rinse (when the liquid rinse aid is dispensed) it heats the water up to a higher temp (since there is an internal water heater in the Miele units). Then when it drains and goes into the drying mode, there is a small fan that activates and draws cool air in from the room and circulates it around the stainless steal cavity of the unit. This causes condensation drying, as the moisture in the dishwasher is drawn to the cooler walls. It does this for about 20 minutes. The next morning when we open the unit up, there is no water or dampness on the door or sides. All the dishes and pans are dry. Cups and glasses are dry (except for any ponding that can occur on their concave bottoms), and all the silverwear is dry in the top cutlery rack. But any plastic/tupperwear containers and their lids will still have water beads all over them and have to be dried by hand. This is because those tupperwear items don't heat up much from the water, so the rinse raid doesn't work well on them....See Moreair source heat pump with oil furnace backup - good idea?
Comments (1)SIMPLY Certainly, this can be done successfully. I assume nat gas is not available. Here are some factors that should be taken into consideration in your decision making. What is your electric rate? What is your cost of oil/gallon? What is the eff of the new oil furnace you are considering? Finally I would compare propane costs with a high eff propane furnace vs the cost of heating oil with a high eff oil furnace. I am attaching an energy calculator. IMO Here is a link that might be useful: Fuel Calculator...See MoreWhat Makes a Good Guest? A Good Host? Guest Room?
Comments (71)Well, that's not our problem, for sure. Our Florida vacation guest room has an unfortunate limitation that prevents virtually all abuse -- it's just over 7' deep by 7' wide, with a pocket door, 2 small closets separated by built-in drawers to the right of the door and a single bed to the left, window straight ahead with a little side table below it. For obvious reasons it's used by easy-going singles who aren't claustrophobic, but it's nice and comfy and works very well. Notably (aside from a second single bed, writing table, and reading chair of course), it holds almost everything that article recommends. Extra pillows and blankets of varying softnesses and thicknesses, bath linens, small space heater, fan, are all ready in closets that are otherwise empty for guest use. An adjustable reading light is mounted on a wall so the little side table remains clear, and decor is simple and serene. The drawers are topped by a mirror, and their top holds a couple of welcoming things, including chargers plugged in and ready in a basket. Most of the other useful items mentioned in the article, including toiletries and meds, are waiting in the drawer(s). No TV so far, though I would like to add one, and flowers stay outside, but otherwise... Once the business of switching out the weird jello-wobbly bed that came with the place for a good one with soft, smooth linens was attended to, the rest of the comfort was/is easy and inexpensive....See MoreAre Heat Pump & Air Handler a good call for Seattle?
Comments (9)I don't recall the energy rates at the moment. I am more concerned with whether the Mitsubishi offering is regarded as a "Quality" offering, and whether the price I was quoted for the job is reasonable or out of whack. Yes, Mitsubishi is a quality unit. You never posted the price quoted, only the additional amount for the Lennox system. Your climate is pretty mild, so a heat pump would perform well. However, find your gas and electricity rates. They are the most important factor in this decision. In my area, electricity is expensive relative to natural gas, so the only time it makes sense to get a heat pump is if you don't have natural gas service. In other areas though, it can make sense to get a heat pump, even if you have natural gas....See MoreDebbie Downer
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