Last updated: July 30, 2024 at 09:55 AM
Summary of Reddit Comments on Supplement Suggestions
Space Heaters
- Pros:
- Electric, oil-filled radiator: "quiet, doesn't dry the air or need a fan."
- Gas wall heater or ventless gas fireplace: efficient, requires no electricity to run.
- Cons:
- Expensive to run during winter.
HVAC (Air Plumber Suggestions)
- Pros:
- Consider installing electric heat strips on the condenser for additional house heating.
- Navien combination boiler for heat and hot water efficiency.
- Cons:
- Electric resistance heating may strain the grid.
- Mini splits are not recommended for jumping or jimmy rigging as they may fail when needed most.
Heating System Upgrades
- Pros:
- Supplementing with regular space heaters and wood stoves can save on energy bills.
- Air source heat pumps are energy-efficient if proper insulation is in place.
- Cons:
- Heat pumps may lose efficiency in very cold temperatures.
- Electric heat can be expensive to run.
Fiber Supplements
- Pros:
- Viva Psyllium and Polyethylene Glycol are doctor-recommended options.
- Offers a convenient way to increase fiber intake.
- Cons:
- Whole foods can be a more cost-effective alternative to fiber supplements.
These comments provide a range of options for supplements including space heaters, HVAC upgrades, heating system, and fiber supplements with various pros and cons based on user experiences and recommendations.