What type of heating is most common in Albuquerque homes?
• Most homes in Albuquerque have central forced air gas heat. Some older homes may have gas wall or floor heaters, and some more expensive homes may have radiant heat. Electric heat is almost non-existent. • What type of cooling is most common in Albuquerque homes? • Most Albuquerque homes have evaporative cooling which, because of the low humidity, works very well. Refrigerated air conditioning has become more popular in the last seven years but is much more expensive to install and operate. • Is real estate in Albuquerque expensive? • The most recent cost of living index rates Albuquerque at 98.1% for housing. The average home in the Albuquerque area (1800 square foot — 2 car garage — 3 bedroom — den — living room — 1.75 bath) is selling for about $235,000. • Are flat roofs really flat? • NO. By building code flat roofs must have a positive pitch draining water away from the roof. • What kind of climate does one find in Albuquerque? • The climate is one of Albuquerque’s best fea
