How much are you spending on heat this winter?
Jan 9th 2008, 2:20 pm
#46
Unmitigated Gall
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Re: How much are you spending on heat this winter?
But if you had an Aga you'd be quids in
http://www.aga-rayburn.co.uk/
Huge initial outlay but worth their weight in Gold-io
http://www.aga-rayburn.co.uk/
Huge initial outlay but worth their weight in Gold-io
Jan 9th 2008, 2:23 pm
#48
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Re: How much are you spending on heat this winter?
Given what some folks are paying, I guess we're doing pretty good. We have all electric, no gas or oil. Our last bill is the highest we've had at $131. We've only been in the house for 7mo so I'm pleasantly surprised thus far. Even our summer bills were lower than this (the highest was $90). Our house is about 15 y/o with a brick facade on the front and siding on 3 sides.
I really want to get a wood fireplace, not so much for the heat though. But I don't know how pricey it is to actually install a fireplace, or if it can be done.
I really want to get a wood fireplace, not so much for the heat though. But I don't know how pricey it is to actually install a fireplace, or if it can be done.
Jan 9th 2008, 2:27 pm
#49
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Re: How much are you spending on heat this winter?
Given what some folks are paying, I guess we're doing pretty good. We have all electric, no gas or oil. Our last bill is the highest we've had at $131. We've only been in the house for 7mo so I'm pleasantly surprised thus far. Even our summer bills were lower than this (the highest was $90). Our house is about 15 y/o with a brick facade on the front and siding on 3 sides.
I really want to get a wood fireplace, not so much for the heat though. But I don't know how pricey it is to actually install a fireplace, or if it can be done.
I really want to get a wood fireplace, not so much for the heat though. But I don't know how pricey it is to actually install a fireplace, or if it can be done.
Dont burn more carbon unless you really have to
PS Turn the lights off too
Jan 9th 2008, 3:03 pm
#50
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Re: How much are you spending on heat this winter?
Heating the pool about $150/$200 a month ...
house heating $25 for the winter
house heating $25 for the winter
Jan 9th 2008, 4:04 pm
#51
Joined: Jul 2007
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Re: How much are you spending on heat this winter?
Had the windows open today - have even had to turn the a/c on inside the house a few days.
Winter is usually when we pay less..summer bills are horrific.
Winter is usually when we pay less..summer bills are horrific.
Jan 9th 2008, 4:36 pm
#52
Mr. Grumpy
Joined: Jun 2003
Location: Nashville, TN
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Re: How much are you spending on heat this winter?
we actually just got a dual heat pump furnace
we used to jusdt have a straight gas furnace
i figured that since gas in TN is average price for the country and electricity is cheap I would try and take advantage of the cheap electricity
so essentially down to 40f it uses electic heat pump for heating and below that it uses gas
its supposed to be quite economical in the part of the country we are it
lets see feb and march bill...
we used to jusdt have a straight gas furnace
i figured that since gas in TN is average price for the country and electricity is cheap I would try and take advantage of the cheap electricity
so essentially down to 40f it uses electic heat pump for heating and below that it uses gas
its supposed to be quite economical in the part of the country we are it
lets see feb and march bill...
Jan 9th 2008, 6:07 pm
#53
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Re: How much are you spending on heat this winter?
Just curious across the board to see what's the average.
We just got the months oil bill, $370 a month for a medium sized apartment with the heat being around 59-62F for the most part...and that's with the last couple of weeks being pretty mild.
I'm now off to cry at the pain
We just got the months oil bill, $370 a month for a medium sized apartment with the heat being around 59-62F for the most part...and that's with the last couple of weeks being pretty mild.
I'm now off to cry at the pain
Jan 9th 2008, 7:36 pm
#54
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Re: How much are you spending on heat this winter?
2700 sq. ft. home, no one home during the day 5 days a week, SF Bay Area, gas and electric combined, temperature set to 70 degrees evenings/weekends in winter (heating), 80 in summer (cooling):
Dec: $266
Nov: $157
Oct: $89
Sep: $142
Aug: $136
Jul: $161
Jun: $91
Dec: $266
Nov: $157
Oct: $89
Sep: $142
Aug: $136
Jul: $161
Jun: $91
Jan 9th 2008, 7:51 pm
#55
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Jan 9th 2008, 9:32 pm
#56
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Re: How much are you spending on heat this winter?
Oops, nearly forgot: $200/month on budget plan. Summer's expensive, Winter is mild.
Jan 9th 2008, 11:34 pm
#57
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Re: How much are you spending on heat this winter?
Woodburning: http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/prod...ProductID=6791
And Natural or LP gas: http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/prod...ProductID=6800
Jan 10th 2008, 12:07 am
#58
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Re: How much are you spending on heat this winter?
You can get a version of it here, Designed by AGA, made in England, but marketed under the "Heartland Cookmaster" brand which AGA owns. Hold on to your wallet...
Woodburning: http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/prod...ProductID=6791
And Natural or LP gas: http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/prod...ProductID=6800
Woodburning: http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/prod...ProductID=6791
And Natural or LP gas: http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/prod...ProductID=6800
Jan 10th 2008, 12:47 am
#59
And YOU'RE paying for it!
Joined: May 2007
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Re: How much are you spending on heat this winter?
Innit! Just like with cars, years of cheap fuel have led to a combination of inefficient heating, poor insulation and the consumer's expectation that it either be fearsomely hot or freezing cold (depending on whether it's winter or summer). And then it's a mystery when it costs a lot to do it! It's never going to get any cheaper, either.
Jan 10th 2008, 1:01 am
#60
Concierge
Joined: Apr 2001
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Re: How much are you spending on heat this winter?
Just curious across the board to see what's the average.
We just got the months oil bill, $370 a month for a medium sized apartment with the heat being around 59-62F for the most part...and that's with the last couple of weeks being pretty mild.
I'm now off to cry at the pain
We just got the months oil bill, $370 a month for a medium sized apartment with the heat being around 59-62F for the most part...and that's with the last couple of weeks being pretty mild.
I'm now off to cry at the pain
Nothing. I live in an apartment billing and my heat, water, parking and gas for the stove are included in my rent. So freaking hot in the place that I have open windows at all times.
