We have a 2600 sq ft house. Has anyone else received an electric bill this month for this amount? We keep our thermostat on around 78 and use ceiling fans. What are we doing wrong? Is it the higher rate? Last month it was around $350.00.
2006-07-23 07:38:08 · 8 answers · asked by 4HIM- Christians love 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I don't know!!! We just moved from a 2900 sf house down to a 2000 sf house, partially to save money on electric. Last year, in our 2900 house, the high bill was $450. Last months' bill in the new house was nearly $300. We also keep the thermostat at 78. I think it's just this awful, dry, sweltering heat. All I can say is to check the usual suspects---keep the blinds shut all day, close the curtains, keep the kids from running in and out all day, make sure the windows are caulked. I'd like to get solar shades but they're so ugly. Oh, and use electric lightbulbs as little as possible--they give off a ton of heat. I feel like I'm living in a cave sometimes.;( October, get here soon!!!
2006-07-23 07:44:05 · answer #1 · answered by alwaysright 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would check to make sure the kwh reading matches what you have on your meter. I live near San Antonio, and the city I live in can "estimate" up to 3 times a year, they always seem to do it during the summer. If you contest it they will adjust it. I was at 355.00 last month water included and I keep the house at 76, water the yard twice a week with the sprinkler sytem. I do have solar screens on the windows and use a digital programable thermostat. There have been rate increases due to our current fuel situation.
2006-07-24 02:23:05 · answer #2 · answered by Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sympathize with you. I'm sure you wonder if you turned off all the electricity in the whole house for one month whether the bill will go to zero dollars or not. That's one thing at least to make sure of. Turn the main breakers off and see if your power meter stops turning or incrementing. You can also request that your power company check the accuracy of your meter and maybe you can get them to do an energy audit for you. Refrigerators, A/C, heat pumps older that 12 years or so may cost twice as much to run as newer high efficiency models.
2006-07-23 07:58:11 · answer #3 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be doing something right. That isn't much for that size house. (I know, I know, it's outrageous. But it's all to do with electric rates.) Thank the good folks in Austin for that! Seriously, a neighbor has about 1400 sq. ft. and got a whopper of almost $500.
2006-07-23 09:50:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your bill is not out of line for your home size. You may want to add insulation in the attic, sunscreens on your windows, a setback thermostat for your A/C, and a timer on our water heater. Good luck
2006-07-23 08:03:49 · answer #5 · answered by daveinsurprise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 12:53:58 · answer #6 · answered by lotta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3900 sq ft house here....this month 325.00........check ur bill at the multiplier per kilowatt, last month and this month....i bet u it has gone up. july and aug. most of the time have the highest per watt price.......
2006-07-23 07:52:52 · answer #7 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow yes i have had an outrageous bill and i live in a one bedroom apt. :(
2006-07-23 07:41:28 · answer #8 · answered by alr@yahoo.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋