[jfkIII]

Originally Posted by Buzz123

It really beats getting hit with a $300+ bill in July or August if you are trying to stay on budget. I see no down side to it.

Yes...that would be 'shocking!'

[Nothing12]

Originally Posted by norscio

Can anyone give me an idea the average electric bill wouild be a for a one-bedroom apartment in the summer (AC on 24/7) and winter? Thanks.

I have a 1BR and with my dog it was pretty much on 24/7, between June and August it averaged around $160, winter last year it averaged around $50-$60

[toyojo]

for winter, just sleep with 5+ blankets. not only will you not be using the heater, but youll sleep like a log !

[cjski21]

But it sucks when you gotta get up and shower and the air on the other side of those blankets is cold. I can see the excuses for being late to work already.

[AA702]

Originally Posted by cjski21

But it sucks when you gotta get up and shower and the air on the other side of those blankets is cold. I can see the excuses for being late to work already.

I dont use the heater either in the winter until i get up in the morning. I set my thermostat timer to come on 30 mins before I get up. Then I have a little space heater to keep me warm when I get out of the shower. My winter electric bill for a 3bd/2 bath house (1300 sqft) is 50 bucks, my gas is about $60. My summer electric bill is 160-180 (thermostat at 78 24-7) gas is about 18-25 bucks.

[cjski21]

Yeah, I do the same thing. Can't tell you what my winter bill is in Vegas but in Wyoming it was 400$.

[toyojo]

in fact, i actually dont mind the cold weather. atleast in the cold, just wear a nice jacket or sweater and a beanie and youll be fine. but if its hot, even if you walk out stark naked, its still hot. so i guess i cant complain about the cold weather. oh and those portable heaters are a big help if you ever need it !

[cjski21]

I'm the other way around. In Wyoming last winter, we got to -40 with a wind chill of 75 below. It doesn't matter what you wear, it is just COLD. I have been out all day riding my dirtbike in Tempe when it was 112 and I did just fine. We went through about 5 gallons of water between 4 of us that day at the track. I would much rather be in the heat than the cold. The only cold I like are powder days at the resorts. Nothing beats fresh pow.

[toyojo]

haha yea i understand what youre coming from. -40 degree cold must not be fun. not even those down jackets or parkas help ?

[Matt Angry]

Originally Posted by cjski21

Yeah, I do the same thing. Can't tell you what my winter bill is in Vegas but in Wyoming it was 400$.

WOW!!! Now I Feel bad complaining about a $260 power bill in August!