Kitchen Gas Appliances - Gas bill problem!!!!
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02-06-01, 10:20 PM
Hi, guys!
I am a new American and I have a real problems with
my water heater and air conditioner. My last bill (for a small townhouse) was $100 and last one for 160. That month I practically minimized a usage more than for half but my bill grows up. Both (water heater and air conditioner) use a gas. I know that prises go up but for some reason
all my attempts to save money did not give me any positive
results. Please, help!!!! Maybe I do something wrong..
By the way, I am ignoring tha temperature outside and
put my water heater on "vacation" position to save energy.
I will appreciate any advice!
Alex
I am a new American and I have a real problems with
my water heater and air conditioner. My last bill (for a small townhouse) was $100 and last one for 160. That month I practically minimized a usage more than for half but my bill grows up. Both (water heater and air conditioner) use a gas. I know that prises go up but for some reason
all my attempts to save money did not give me any positive
results. Please, help!!!! Maybe I do something wrong..
By the way, I am ignoring tha temperature outside and
put my water heater on "vacation" position to save energy.
I will appreciate any advice!
Alex
Sharp Advice
02-06-01, 10:45 PM
Hi:Alexlazovskiy
There are many factors to consider regarding the cost of natural gas. Much of the costs are based on supply and demand. Others on the area of the country or county you live in. Weather plays a huge roll on costs too.
Look closely at you bill. There will be a section called baseline rate. This is the amount of gas each residence comparable to yours gets as a baseline rate both in cubic feet and price per therm. It's all based on the climate zone in the part of the country you live in.
Another cost on the bill is over the baseline rate. For every unit of gas used over the baseline there will be a higher cost per therm. On some bills in some parts of this country there may even be 3 levels of rates on the same bill.
May be just one rate for each season. Billings vary widely and there are many more factors used to rate the cost of gas besides the amount used each month.
I do not profess to know all the variables for each area, gas company etc. I would suggest you contact the gas company for further information on the subject.
Also read the back of the bill for information specific to your area and the billing company.
There are many factors to consider regarding the cost of natural gas. Much of the costs are based on supply and demand. Others on the area of the country or county you live in. Weather plays a huge roll on costs too.
Look closely at you bill. There will be a section called baseline rate. This is the amount of gas each residence comparable to yours gets as a baseline rate both in cubic feet and price per therm. It's all based on the climate zone in the part of the country you live in.
Another cost on the bill is over the baseline rate. For every unit of gas used over the baseline there will be a higher cost per therm. On some bills in some parts of this country there may even be 3 levels of rates on the same bill.
May be just one rate for each season. Billings vary widely and there are many more factors used to rate the cost of gas besides the amount used each month.
I do not profess to know all the variables for each area, gas company etc. I would suggest you contact the gas company for further information on the subject.
Also read the back of the bill for information specific to your area and the billing company.
02-07-01, 10:27 AM
Hi, Tom!
Thank you very much!
But can you recomend what temperatures I must set up
which will help to save energy for Water heater and
air conditioner?
Russian
Thank you very much!
But can you recomend what temperatures I must set up
which will help to save energy for Water heater and
air conditioner?
Russian
Sharp Advice
02-07-01, 09:24 PM
Hi:Alex
Water temperatures at about 140 degrees faucet temperatures are needed to wash items like clothes and dishes. This is to help insure proper cleaning.
Water faucet temperatures at 120 degrees are fine for showers and at the bathroom sinks.
On the water heater, the markings should be visable but may not be marked in degrees. Usually on the dial will be some wording like normal,which is approximately 140 or it may be color marked white.
Just near that 140 degree mark, to the right, will or should be another mark. That should be about 120 degrees.
For room temperatures, 68 degrees is the conservation suggested setting. For times your away from home, set the thermostat to the OFF position.
OFF is the recommended setting because either no one is home or the house will heat up some during the daylite hours.
For evenings, while asleep, 55 degrees is the suggested setting.
I hope this helps you.
Regards,
Tom
BTW: Welcome to America!
Water temperatures at about 140 degrees faucet temperatures are needed to wash items like clothes and dishes. This is to help insure proper cleaning.
Water faucet temperatures at 120 degrees are fine for showers and at the bathroom sinks.
On the water heater, the markings should be visable but may not be marked in degrees. Usually on the dial will be some wording like normal,which is approximately 140 or it may be color marked white.
Just near that 140 degree mark, to the right, will or should be another mark. That should be about 120 degrees.
For room temperatures, 68 degrees is the conservation suggested setting. For times your away from home, set the thermostat to the OFF position.
OFF is the recommended setting because either no one is home or the house will heat up some during the daylite hours.
For evenings, while asleep, 55 degrees is the suggested setting.
I hope this helps you.
Regards,
Tom
BTW: Welcome to America!