|
|
Post by wildhorseluvr on Nov 18, 2022 15:19:02 GMT
The gas co. estimates my gas bill to be around $35/mo, at the current gas price.
|
|
|
|
Post by sawmilljim on Nov 18, 2022 15:34:36 GMT
I understood the complete work order. Other than being new you got a lot more energy efficient unit than the old one was. The older units took more electric to power the ac and the blower to move the heat also. As to gas use the older units had a lot of the heat going up the exhaust. The most efficient units now can be vented with pvc pipe.
|
|
|
|
Post by wildhorseluvr on Nov 18, 2022 16:28:47 GMT
Thanks, sawmilljim. I was hoping I understood that correctly but am rather brain dead when it comes to understanding that stuff. My old unit was 24 yrs old and they told me this heat system would be far more efficient…not to mention it wasn’t working correctly due to zero maintenance the last couple years. I didn’t have much to base prior electric bills off of, all I could do was compare last month’s bill with no heat/AC running at all to this month’s bill with the heat running approx 3 weeks. Was surprised the bill was lower this month. The bill will be higher as the temperatures drop over the next months (and presumably gas prices will increase) but it still looks like it’ll cost far less to heat my home than expected. I can and probably will cut the power bill even more, but at least I have an idea what to budget for heating/cooling. I hope to do a few more energy saving projects but depends on what my bank account looks like after finishing up my “Must Do List”. |
|
|
|
Post by wildhorseluvr on Dec 8, 2022 22:26:25 GMT
The gas co. estimates my gas bill to be around $35/mo, at the current gas price. When the lady at the gas co. told me this, she was hesitant, and qualified it with IF the price of gas didn’t increase, my bill should be around $35/mo. I took that as she had maybe heard of a price increase but wasn’t suppose to let the cat out of the bag. So I kept it in mind that my bill could be $50 or….worst case scenario…as high as $70. Unpleasant but not much you can do. Got my gas bill today… $93. 😡
DD just had a new gas fireplace installed (replaced the old one). Last month’s bill was around $35, this month’s bill quadrupled. She thought the new fireplace was malfunctioning, after hearing what my bill was, she’s pretty sure it’s not the fireplace. |
|
|
|
Post by fixitguy on Dec 8, 2022 22:39:49 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by wildhorseluvr on Dec 8, 2022 23:11:57 GMT
I’m sure it was, and approx $35 was what DD and I each had for a bill last month. But the way the lady hesitantly stated the monthly bill should be around $35 made me think there might be a price hike coming soon. Just never expected it’d be that much. Hope my electric bill isn’t going to do the same. |
|
|
|
Post by themotherhen on Dec 9, 2022 18:42:55 GMT
Our electric and natural gas bill was over $400 this month ☹🤮
|
|
|
|
Post by wildhorseluvr on Dec 9, 2022 19:44:50 GMT
Our electric and natural gas bill was over $400 this month ☹🤮 Ugh. I haven’t got my electric bill yet for this month, a bit worried that rates may have increased there also. Was reading on several of my old forums this morning where there was some discussion of rising utility rates and a sudden sharp increase in food prices. A number of members admitted they were now “scared”. After getting yesterday’s bill, I put myself on a spending freeze except for necessities. Turned the thermostat down a couple more degrees too. |
|
|
|
Post by woody on Dec 9, 2022 21:02:21 GMT
Our electric and gas rates soured this winter. Last months gas bill, was $98.00, but the electric hasn’t gone down much at all, like usual after summers over and the AC’s off. Electric last month was $96.00, much higher than usual for November 🤨
I know gas will go up in January- March higher than ever & now that electric is up too, there’s no “wash” between them as it always was, between summer and winter.
I keep the thermostat at 67 during the day and 60 at night 🌙
|
|
|
|
Post by Cabin Fever on Dec 11, 2022 14:42:00 GMT
The total for our latest electric and gas bills was $144. Our statements are for actual use, not for predicted usage averaged over a year. Of course, we live in northern Minnesota and burn firewood during the daytime.  |
|
|
|
Post by wildhorseluvr on Dec 11, 2022 15:28:17 GMT
Wood heat just isn’t a possibility for me.
I currently have my heat on 66*, not sure I’ll turn it down much more than that unless my power/gas bills continue to rise. I’m working on a new budget though and listing anything I can do to cut expenses across the board. The next few years are likely to get worse.
|
|
|
|
Post by ohiodreamer on Dec 11, 2022 19:59:28 GMT
The thermostat is set to 56* here. We have a wood burner in the basement that is our first heat choice. But 56* keeps the pipes from freezing if we aren't here to run the wood burner. Our house is all electric....budget price is $282 a month. So anything that keeps the furnace off is a good thing  We have lots of warm blankets in the living room and on the beds...we don't have to heat the house much to keep that furnace off. Now, to find ways to keep the a/c off this coming summer!! Just got a huge picnic table umbrella on clearance, should make sitting outside where we might catch a breeze more comfortable. Will have to keep the a/c between 80-85* this summer, just enough to drop humidity. |
|
|
|
Post by wildhorseluvr on Dec 11, 2022 20:59:03 GMT
56* would be cold, LOL. I’ve had my (previous) home down to 43*, not intentionally but because the stove wasn’t working. At least I’m no longer dealing with that. Lack of AC would be a bigger issue for me. Never had AC until about 8 yrs ago but with my heart problems if it gets too hot I can’t breathe. I’d much rather have to deal with cold weather, you can always dress warmer but when it’s too hot there’s not a lot you can do.
|
|
|
|
Post by UseLess on Dec 11, 2022 23:07:31 GMT
The thermostat is set to 56* here. We have a wood burner in the basement that is our first heat choice. But 56* keeps the pipes from freezing if we aren't here to run the wood burner. Our house is all electric....budget price is $282 a month. So anything that keeps the furnace off is a good thing We have lots of warm blankets in the living room and on the beds...we don't have to heat the house much to keep that furnace off. Now, to find ways to keep the a/c off this coming summer!! Just got a huge picnic table umbrella on clearance, should make sitting outside where we might catch a breeze more comfortable. Will have to keep the a/c between 80-85* this summer, just enough to drop humidity. Budget of $282 per month sounds $$ to me, since your plan seems to be is as little heat & AC as you can tolerate using layers, blankets, & so on. Curious how varied costs are, based on location & service provider. |
|
|
|
Post by ohiodreamer on Dec 12, 2022 14:54:36 GMT
UseLess , We had a few expensive months this past year for electricity, so it made our budget high (this is our first year on the budget program). We had the a/c running cool this past summer and were running our freeze dryer 24/7. So hoping to adjust that next year by running the a/c less....freeze dryer, well....that will still be running during harvest. Heating our house used to cost $600 a month due to a lack of insulation and electric heat. Had the house insulated and added a wood burner. Now $300 in cold months  All electric houses stink!! Once son moves out our electric cost will drop even more.....he runs a gaming server on his computer, so it's on 24/7. wildhorseluvr, Agreed 56* can be cold some days. But...if you start your day with a hot cup of coffee and sitting in front of the wood burner getting it going....it's not so bad. And if you are still cold, you can always get up and do some chores, lol. Washing dishes can warm one up quickly
|
|
We have lots of warm blankets in the living room and on the beds...we don't have to heat the house much to keep that furnace off. Now, to find ways to keep the a/c off this coming summer!! Just got a huge picnic table umbrella on clearance, should make sitting outside where we might catch a breeze more comfortable. Will have to keep the a/c between 80-85* this summer, just enough to drop humidity.
All electric houses stink!! Once son moves out our electric cost will drop even more.....he runs a gaming server on his computer, so it's on 24/7.