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Ten bucks? Go for it! But you might want to lock away your valuables. ^_^
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If you're looking at an investment that size, it might be a good idea to consult an appraiser. Once you know how much value the improvement is adding to your home, you can then figure out how long it will take for it to actually pay for itself in reduced heating bills. If you decide that you really want or need to make the improvement, get a couple more bids from competing companies. Be sure to tell the original contractor that you're doing so; sometimes they'll reduce their bid once they know there's competition. You might also want to look into the tax incentives for purchasing a high-efficiency appliance. The IRS offers a rebate for some improvements; I got $300 back on a tankless water heater.
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