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Why is my electricity bill SO high!?!?
Moved in with my fiancé a month ago, got our first Edison bill and it was $55, our neighbor has a 2 bedroom and he works from home, his bill is $40 a month, how can ours be more? Could our fridge be old and causing the energy to sky rocket? We try our hardest to conserve as much electricity as possible, we are gone from 6:30am to 5pm every day, we only use the living room about 4-5 hours a night which is just the TV and a few lamps, how could that cause such a high bill? Is there something we can do to get the bill down?
I don’t know how much less we could use without just leaving everything off all of the time? We are so confused, Edison came out and re-read the meter and said it was consistent, we just don’t know what else to do, can you please help me to figure out what the issue is? Maybe you’re an electrician and you know about this stuff? The only option we think is the fridge is so old that it’s costing a lot of money? The fridge came with the apartment so we don’t know what else it could be… please help…
Dom.
6 Answers
- PETERLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Dom,
It has to be any a high current device in your appartment and I assume you don't heat electrically. The only device that is on all the time is the one you have identified. If it is an old fridge, chances are it is the culprit given your usage of electricity. You may want to ask your neighbour about his fridge as maybe it is much newer. Also check your settings (fridge and freezer sections) and ensure they are not on the highest settings-mid-range usually works best.
Also check the door seals. If they are leaky, then the fridge will be working a lot more trying to keep the inside spaces at the temperatures selected on the controls. Try a simple test. Put a dollar bill on the edge where the seal meets the frame and close the door. If the bill pulls out easily or even falls on it own then the seal is probably faulty. If so, ask to have it replaced. Better yet, if the fridge is really old ask to have it replaced. They are much better insulated these days and, of course, you will have a good seal. If the landlord won't do that, you may wish to replace it yourself and take it with you if you move. The electricity savings will eventually pay for it depending on how long you stay there. Good luck.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
As a rule a single person will use a microwave and a couple an oven or stove...hhmmmmm
Also, yes, the frig could be part of the problem...Get underneath and check how clean the coils are. Turn down to half way. Make sure seal is good. Use the new Fluorescence bulbs. Plug all your "Rechargers" into a power strip and turn off when not in use..Also unplug any appliance with an electric clock...these are MURDER...Hope this is the start of something big.
- 1 decade ago
Do you happen to have large voltage flood lgihts outside? That was my problem. Also, I have learned to leave the temp onabout the same when you are not at the house. becuase if if you come home at night and lower it 5 degrees, it will take a lot more energy to get in down to where you would like it.
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- HarryLv 41 decade ago
Man where do you live. I want to move there. You can have my $337.00 electric bill.
- tholeederLv 61 decade ago
i'll trade with you mine is over $100. but i don't obsess over it ,so figure your obsession is saving you $50.
