jpm995,
I can tell you there is a world of difference between the heating unit we had and the now 1 year old heat pump! The folks about fainted when we showed them the furnace, it seems that the unit was something that they would use in AZ not WA State. We have a 4 bedroom house and they were surprised we could heat it! Our house was built in the early 70s and it was the builder's home. Let's just say he took a lot of shortcuts. The new heat pump folks had a hard time finding a spot for it as the yard is beautifully landscaped!! The even brought in the machine and sealed all the leaks. What a world of difference in the electric bill!! Then there are the rebates!!
Oh to visit Logee's, they are on my bucket list!! I was lucky to visit Terra Nova Nursery, they are the one that created B. Snowbank, a tissue culture. The mother tree was so impressive and Dan the owner, was so generous with his advice when we visited. He got me started with Clivias!! He just
laugh at me for digging up my back yard and planting my whole collection of 136 varieties. I have really cut back since those days.