Air condition costs in Rancho Mirage for 5000 sq ft home

[Vic Romano]

Originally Posted by 69Charger

I say around $400

No way. I've paid nearly that much in a hot month in Corona, for a well insulated 2800 square foot home. In Palm Springs not only is it 10-15 degrees warmer, there will be weeks you will run 24 hours a day, unless you can sleep in 90+ degree nights. $400 might cover a 2000 square foot house with one AC.

[Electrician4you]

2500 sq ft house with AC in summer I'm hitting 150 a month. Fall and winter I'm at about 90-100. But I have great insulation AND attic vent fans. I think the attic vent fans make a HUGE difference.
In Rancho Mirage expect to have at least a 400 dollar electrical bill. You're cooling twice the house and at least 10-15* higher than where I am
If you're interested I have a friend who is selling out there if you haven't purchased yet.

[jesse977]

Plant some trees near your home, shade helps A LOT. Prepare to spend a LOT of money on electricity.

[NthPower]

Consider solar panels and like the other person said, the attic vent fans.

If you are the only one of you or two, I would just get the portable or window air conditioners in the rooms you frequent to save money.

[hot head Rancho Mirage]

thanks to all. I am looking into solar.

[Axxlrod]

Why would a retiree want/need 5000 sq ft?

That's a lot of empty space to cool/heat.

Plan on $1K per month, anything less will be found money.

[MarciaMarshaMarcia]

You could rent out half of the house to be used as a roller skating rink, that revenue would defer part of the electric bill.

[hot head Rancho Mirage]

axxlrod-
I like a lot of 'space'....i am cramped into 2100 sq feet so for the balance of my life I want a BIG place. I want my living areas to look like showrooms.