Arrrrggggh. I now have electric heat. My bill went up $180 since I turned the heat on. I just turned the heat off and bought a portable heater to try to save money. I never thought I would have to do that, but the amount they want is obsurd. People in my neighborhood say the bill runs the same for them, so they just turn the heat off. I am a college student, and $240 is a lot to cough up for electric. I don't have drafty windows or anything. Will the portable heater save on my electricity, or am I fighting a loosing battle here? Any suggestions? Man, utility companies are the most professional and legal crooks I have ever seen!
2007-12-26 15:55:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I do turn my lights out. I am a candle freak! They really overcharge us for things like electricity in PA. Even if you are put on a payment plan, you are still responsible for the whole amount. So while you pay $50 towards your bill, you still owe the whole balance at some point-some energy assistance! Besides, you have to make less than $12,000 a year to qualify! I may be in college, but I make a little more than that!
2007-12-26 16:18:43 · update #1
change all your light bulbs to the new energy bulbs
install a programmable thermostat
it will stay lower at night and while you are away turn itself up when you are ready to turn up you can set it
buy a humidifier- moister air holds heat in the air better
buy the plastic covers for heat vents so the air is diverted to where you want it
I unplug most of my unneeded items that are plugged just sitting there ready to recharge my phone, a hand held vac, the perfume thing that plugs in to make the house smell good get unplugged when I leave for the day
its a waste of electricity trickle
2007-12-26 16:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A portable heater is generally the best way to heat a general area if you tend to just stay in that area most of the time. You should see a difference in energy bill next time around.
2007-12-26 20:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by Radar Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way that a portable heater will save on your electric bill is by allowing you to heat only specific parts of the dwelling instead of the whole thing. But it may be of use for that purpose.
2007-12-26 15:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there is no way to stop cold air from coming in and it is snug then there isn't anything you can do. Small heaters heat specific areas but I don't think they are as efficient as most furnaces. Try coving your windows with layers, cover air flow around doors, throw a tapestry or two on the outside castle walls and pray for sunny days.
2007-12-26 17:02:21 · answer #4 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can put a timer on the hot water heater that might help, if you own the property. If you can't do that, put an insulating jacket over the hot water heater.. I would also buy a Kerosene portable heater, they work great, make sure to vent it with a window slightly open. Protect yourself against Carbon Monoxide.
2007-12-26 16:10:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 00:48:23 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They get you coming at all angles don't they? Those companies can be so contradictory. I would get those energy saving light bulbs-ikea has them for like $8.00 for four bulbs. then bundle up and continue doing what your doing. If it helps, let me know. My bill is outrageous too!
2007-12-26 16:31:36 · answer #7 · answered by _nicole_ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
weather proof the home -seal all cracks, door jambs, and windows. look at the roof and add more insulation to the attic. lower the heat and bundle up when inside the home.
2007-12-26 16:17:31 · answer #8 · answered by KitKat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
turn your lights off
2007-12-26 16:14:50 · answer #9 · answered by 4 strings 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋