We are currently in Dewey AZ, with our 5th wheel parked at my 97 yo MILs house on 4 acres, helping take care of her. Just found that the ducts under her manufactured home have been destroyed by rats and there goes all the air. Quotes to replace them are over $7K! She has an AC unit and propane furnace. Her home is 2/2 about 1300 sq ft.
Rather than fight the rats for new ducts, I am looking at putting some EG4s on her house. 24K in the kitchen/great room and two 12's in the small rooms. Summers here are 100, winters are freezing nights. Some snow. Elevation is 4800. They would just be connected to the grid for now. Mom doesn't want "panels cluttering up her place" (LOL!!) but when she has passed, my husband will inherit and we'll add solar and batteries.
I've spent a lot of time reading about these units but most comments are about the A/C ability. Before I spend her money, will this accomplish keeping her house cool and warm? I'd be in a lot of trouble if we remove her A/C, furnace and ducts and it didn't work as planned! =0
Thanks for your time.
Rather than fight the rats for new ducts, I am looking at putting some EG4s on her house. 24K in the kitchen/great room and two 12's in the small rooms. Summers here are 100, winters are freezing nights. Some snow. Elevation is 4800. They would just be connected to the grid for now. Mom doesn't want "panels cluttering up her place" (LOL!!) but when she has passed, my husband will inherit and we'll add solar and batteries.
I've spent a lot of time reading about these units but most comments are about the A/C ability. Before I spend her money, will this accomplish keeping her house cool and warm? I'd be in a lot of trouble if we remove her A/C, furnace and ducts and it didn't work as planned! =0
Thanks for your time.