Our electric bill is outrageous and no one beleives me when i tell them the gas heater still uses electricity... HELP!!!
2007-01-02 19:20:59 · 11 answers · asked by pinksparklyturtle 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The gas furnace only uses electricity to power the central fan unit. Beyond that you need to get rid of any refrigerator/freezer over 8 years of age and replace the dryer if it is older than 10 years.
2007-01-02 19:24:20 · answer #1 · answered by Danerd 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A gas heater uses a noticeable amount of electricity if it has a blower. If it doesn't, but has a line-powered thermostat, it uses electricity, but the amount is so tiny that it can be ignored. Some gas heaters with electric thermostats generate their own electricity from a thermocouple in the pilot flame, so require no line power at all. If you have an electric stove, or electric water heater, consider replacing them with gas; that will cut their energy bills by about two thirds.
2007-01-02 19:42:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gas heater uses electricity for the fan and your high electric bill would likely be due to the kitchens food preparation.
2007-01-02 19:29:46 · answer #3 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We made it mandatory to shut off lights when we weren't using them. Now they got those twisty florescent bulbs last way longer and use way less energy you can even use them outside.Its also nice to have a switch that turns the power off to outlets,but I wouldn't suggest plugging your alarm clock into it.Make sure you have good seals around doors and windows This will help allot.use a lighter to see if any small trace of air makes it flicker.Oh and did you know they are making carbon monoxide detectors mandatory in all bedrooms?If you don't have regular maintenance on your gas heater it would be real smart to get em. Also get a humidifier as this makes the warm air warmer.It helps two ways the furnace doesn't work as hard and dry skin problems are less severe
2007-01-02 19:36:37 · answer #4 · answered by JACK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go read the sticker on the electric motor
figure out how long it runs and what you pay per kwh
that will tell you what it costs to run per month.
maybe its your grow that is costing electricity!
2007-01-02 19:24:14 · answer #5 · answered by brainiac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't look else where for the drain, or call an electrician to find the current draw. I could do it but... , have to be carefull with gas.
2007-01-02 19:24:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you mean the fan that blows the hot air our is using too much electricity? you better get that checked.
2007-01-02 19:24:27 · answer #7 · answered by imalickyouallover69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, electric is WAY more expensive than natural gas.
been asked that by homeowners many times
2007-01-02 19:48:17 · answer #8 · answered by D S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
funny joke
2007-01-02 19:22:22 · answer #9 · answered by adobeprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What?
2007-01-02 19:30:07 · answer #10 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋