Well that is kind of expensive

@Bensen32 (28658)
United States
July 19, 2020 8:45am CST
Just got the electric bill for June and the beginning of July and wow. So our bill is usually about $70 but since it has been so hot out we have had the A/C on almost constant. The bill is $139.24, so double the normal bill. I still can't turn the A/C off though it is way to hot out there and I would rather pay the money and be comfortable than save a little money and sit here and sweat the whole day away. I might turn the thermostat up a degree or two and maybe it wont run as much. Has your electric bill jumped up from the hot weather? I know some of you are on the other side of the world and it is winter so this probably is not an issue for you now.
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Jul 20
My electric bill normally runs between $60-$80 the non-summer months of the year, but like yours doubles in the summertime due to the AC running non-stop. My summer bills usually run between $120-$150. But since I know that those increased bills are coming, I set aside money for it during the winter months when my electric bill is much lower. That way, it's less of a financial burden on me once those higher bills start coming.
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Jul 20
@Bensen32 It’s crazy how much of our utility bill is consumed by just the AC alone!
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Bensen32
@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
19 Jul 20
@moffittjc and I have it set on the efficiency setting LOL
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Bensen32
@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
19 Jul 20
Yeah that makes a lot of sense. I mean I knew it was going to go up and it's not a big deal really, just hate putting out that kind of money LOL
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
19 Jul 20
We do not have the A/C, I only run a fan in the computer room, because it is the only room that can get a bit hot during the day.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
19 Jul 20
@Bensen32 We really do not need A/C where I live, we could not survive without a central heating for winter.
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Bensen32
@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
19 Jul 20
I don't think I would survive without the A/C
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Bensen32
@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
19 Jul 20
@LadyDuck Oh alright, yea we get warm and humid in the summer and freezing in the winter.
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Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
19 Jul 20
Even I expect to get a shock when my bill comes up this month. The AC has been working in full swing for sure
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Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
19 Jul 20
@Bensen32 yes..can't bear the heat at all
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Bensen32
@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
19 Jul 20
Yeah, but got to stay cool.
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Nocturnal Writer
@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
20 Jul 20
Others have doubled or tripled their bills. It's good ours didn't.
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Bensen32
@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
20 Jul 20
Yes, that is good if yours is staying low
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Nocturnal Writer
@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
23 Jul 20
@Bensen32 it's just within our monthly electric consumption
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rhuenz
@rhuenz (10680)
•
19 Jul 20
Yes,our electricity bill jumped around 280$ That was a surprising and headache bill haha
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Bensen32
@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
19 Jul 20
Oh my, yea that is to much, I guess I don't have to much to complain about
Piyush bhatia
@piyushbhatia1 (11695)
• India
19 Jul 20
I am looking forward to solar panels.
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Bensen32
@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
19 Jul 20
LOL, there you go. Should save quite a bit with those
Bensen32
@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
19 Jul 20
@piyushbhatia1 LOL, yes they will be. Maybe live with it a few degrees warmer for a while.
Piyush bhatia
@piyushbhatia1 (11695)
• India
19 Jul 20
@Bensen32 yes. If the electricity bills continue to rise strict measures need to be taken.
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Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
19 Jul 20
The A/C has been on constantly for more than 2 months and yes the bill is more expansive but we are aware of this and not surprised,
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Bensen32
@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
19 Jul 20
True, I guess I knew it was coming just wasn't sure how much it was going to go up.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Jul 20
Luckily we have the wood fire to keep warm by or we might be running the A/C too.
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (127152)
• United States
19 Jul 20
I got an off-the-charts bill last summer so I've been trying to keep the AC off as much as possible.
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Bensen32
@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
19 Jul 20
LOL. Well I know 139 is not that much really but it was double so I was like wow.
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