This is the 1st electricity bill I have & I didn't know that it takes up more energy to turn the air on & off manually. & my brother always told me to keep the air on 70 degrees. & my case manager chewed me out, telling me that that's the consequences I have to suffer & that I MUST pay the bill in full. The electric company said I used up 400 KW & $122. But the bill said the 400 KW costed $43. I don't get it.
2007-08-01 08:23:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
were I come from, 80 degrees isn't AC.. that is called heat.
2007-08-01 09:32:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to decide what temperature is comfortable and how much you're willing to pay to be at that temperature. There's no magic temperature to set the thermostat at.
To keep costs as low as possible, you would always leave the A/C off. You'll get pretty warm, but if it's not running, it's not using electricity. When you're not around, you'll want to make sure the A/C is off....there's no point in paying to cool a room that you're not in.
If you think that 80 degrees is too warm to be comfortable, set the thermostat lower. You'll pay more, but your comfort level will be higher. If you're comfortable at 80 degrees or even 90, set the thermostat there.
Higher thermostat = less A/C use = less cost
Lower thermostat = more A/C use = more cost
The 400kWh on your electric bill should cost about $43 (or at least that's what electricity rates are like where I live).
2007-08-01 08:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by blrnyboy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, setting the A/C to around 78 degrees with an 'autosensor' is the best way to control A/C costs. No offense--but your brother is an idiot. The temperature of human comfort level is 72 degrees, you're just blowing money through the air conditioner setting it that low.
On top of the Kilowatts you used in electricity, there are several other fees that are charged monthly on your bill, such as delivery costs, and possibly meter rental for the electricity meter. It should be broken down for you on the bill.
2007-08-01 08:39:23 · answer #3 · answered by Ari 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The simple answer is that yes, leaving the thermostat on auto is the best way to control A/C costs. It's best to get a thermostat that you can program so you can regulate the temperature at different times of the day. keeping a higher temperature reduces the cooling load and therefore the electric need.
KW are only one thing that you pay for on an electric bill. Kind of like your cell phone. You pay minutes, but you also pay 1000 other little charges.
2007-08-01 08:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by Jay P 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry honey, I can't help. Where I live no one has A/C. I do pay a hella heating bill in the winter though.
2007-08-01 11:44:31 · answer #5 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thats what I heard
2007-08-01 08:30:10 · answer #6 · answered by Edwyn 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋