SMECO is freakin' killing me!! - Page 4

Chasey_Lane · 11-09-2007, 01:38 PM

We have gas heat and a gas stove. Everything else is electric and our bill averages about $220-240 a month. We have a small 1600 sq ft house. I don't think our electric bill should be that much, but it has been constant for a loooooooong time. I cannot remember the last time our bill was under $200.

mkd20012001 · 11-09-2007, 02:34 PM

Just looked at my bill and this month it is $113.06. My bill has never been over $186.00 and that is in the summer when it is really hot. I have a 3 level townhouse about 2,000 sq ft. It's all electric.

*jazz lady* ^(Premo) · 11-09-2007, 02:41 PM

Mine was $99 and some change.

But I have oil heat and can't wait for them to come fill my tank.

*kwillia* ^(Premo) · 11-09-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jazz lady

Mine was $99 and some change.

But I have oil heat and can't wait for them to come fill my tank.

And you are home only about what... 10-15 hours a week...

*jazz lady* ^(Premo) · 11-09-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kwillia

And you are home only about what... 10-15 hours a week...

I have been lately and I think that includes sleep.

BTW - love the new 'do.

*kwillia* ^(Premo) · 11-09-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jazz lady

I have been lately and I think that includes sleep.

BTW - love the new 'do.

Thanks! It's actually grown out quite a bit and is due for a trim.

*jazz lady* ^(Premo) · 11-09-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kwillia

Thanks! It's actually grown out quite a bit and is due for a trim.

Ask Air if you can borrow his Flowbee.

lugebob · 11-09-2007, 03:10 PM

Unless you have an electrician friend, pay SMECO to do the Survey on your power consumption. This will provide you with a priority list of things you can start to work on. A Cheap do it yourself way of checking is to get a walkie talkie and have someone watch your meter (that is most likely spinning liker a top) and start turning things off and watch for the difference...

*kwillia* ^(Premo) · 11-09-2007, 03:14 PM

I have fridge that is approx 20 years old. I have often wondered if it would be cost effective to just go ahead and purchase a new one now rather than wait until it finally dies...

*Airgasm* ^(Premo) · 11-09-2007, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kwillia

I have fridge that is approx 20 years old. I have often wondered if it would be cost effective to just go ahead and purchase a new one now rather than wait until it finally dies...

Absolutely! If it's one you use in the garage, you can purchase a no frills model and it will be much more energy efficient!

Did someone say TRIM ?

11-09-2007, 01:38 PM	#31 (permalink)
Chasey_Lane Flip Flop Queen! Member Since: Nov 2003 Location: Uppityville Posts: 26,587	We have gas heat and a gas stove. Everything else is electric and our bill averages about $220-240 a month. We have a small 1600 sq ft house. I don't think our electric bill should be that much, but it has been constant for a loooooooong time. I cannot remember the last time our bill was under $200. __________________ A reply from you to this message will not be possible. I can't have an adult conversation w/ you in this environment anyhow. "You croc wearing, fake coach bag wearing fake tanner you. Take that." ~ Author unknown "Love your haters - they're your biggest fans." "You know you are absolutely f'ing amazing when people you don't even know hate you."
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11-09-2007, 02:34 PM	#32 (permalink)
mkd20012001 Live~Love~Laugh Member Since: Feb 2006 Location: California, MD Posts: 2,073	Just looked at my bill and this month it is $113.06. My bill has never been over $186.00 and that is in the summer when it is really hot. I have a 3 level townhouse about 2,000 sq ft. It's all electric. __________________ "I only surround myself with people worth the effort."
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11-09-2007, 02:41 PM	#33 (permalink)
jazz lady ^(Premo) ~~ rara avis ~~ Member Since: Sep 2001 Location: 6 days and counting... Posts: 44,512	Mine was $99 and some change. But I have oil heat and can't wait for them to come fill my tank. __________________ ............................ "Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence." ~ Robert Fripp "If it hadn't been for jazz, there wouldn't be no rock and roll" ~ Louis Armstrong
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11-09-2007, 03:10 PM	#38 (permalink)
lugebob Registered User Member Since: Sep 2002 Location: Waldorf, Md Posts: 151	Unless you have an electrician friend, pay SMECO to do the Survey on your power consumption. This will provide you with a priority list of things you can start to work on. A Cheap do it yourself way of checking is to get a walkie talkie and have someone watch your meter (that is most likely spinning liker a top) and start turning things off and watch for the difference... __________________ Bob www.jetluge.net
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11-09-2007, 03:14 PM	#39 (permalink)
kwillia ^(Premo) * * * * * Member Since: Sep 2002 Posts: 30,861	I have fridge that is approx 20 years old. I have often wondered if it would be cost effective to just go ahead and purchase a new one now rather than wait until it finally dies...
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