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101lifts2 · 11-20-2009, 06:48 PM

In socal the heat is turned on a handful of times from Dec-March. The A/C is another story.

Adeptus_Minor · 11-20-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

In socal the heat is turned on a handful of times from Dec-March. The A/C is another story.

Pretty much like here.
It was actually cool enough here earlier in the week to justify it, but I just toughed it out.

Tsunami · 11-20-2009, 07:02 PM

Just a big blanket and a dog constantly constantly laying on top of me keeps me warm. Other than that my apt is pretty new and insulated.

I have my therm set at 77. It only goes on at night though when it gets to be about 40 for the low. Its stays fairly warm from the sun during the day. I started turning the heat on last month because I am a wimp to the cold now. My gas bill was still only $17.

Now back East my mom barely turned the heat on. So flannel PJ's with socks, and a fleece on top, and 2 heavy down comforters and another light blanket on top. Felt like i was being buried alive.

fasternyou929 · 11-20-2009, 08:12 PM

You guys are crazy. I want to be comfortable when I'm home, so the thermostat's set to 72 all year. I can't imagine being cold in my own home to save a few bucks a month.

Fleck750 · 11-20-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

You guys are crazy. I want to be comfortable when I'm home, so the thermostat's set to 72 all year. I can't imagine being cold in my own home to save a few bucks a month.

BF's unemployment will run out next month, and I took a 50 % paycut in the last year. Last years gas bill at 65 degrees was $300 bucks for a well insulated, 500 ft duplex. So there is a good chance if I run the furnace that I won't even make enough to pay the bills. Hence the radiant heaters.

And please don't tell me to go get a better paying job, it just isn't happening in this economy.

fasternyou929 · 11-20-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleck750

BF's unemployment will run out next month, and I took a 50 % paycut in the last year. Last years gas bill at 65 degrees was $300 bucks for a well insulated, 500 ft duplex. So there is a good chance if I run the furnace that I won't even make enough to pay the bills. Hence the radiant heaters.

And please don't tell me to go get a better paying job, it just isn't happening in this economy.

That seems pretty extreme, your gas company must be making a fortune. There's no reason it should cost $300/month to heat 500 sq. ft. unless you leave the doors and windows open.

Fleck750 · 11-20-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

That seems pretty extreme, your gas company must be making a fortune. There's no reason it should cost $300/month to heat 500 sq. ft. unless you leave the doors and windows open.

Utilities suck here in KCK. My water and sewer bill is $55 a month. That's 2 baths a day, 4 loads of laundry and dishes every other day.

I think the gas was very high last year because the gas company buys it well in advance. So if they bought the gas at last summers prices, which is the highest it's ever been, it might explain the outrageous prices last winter.

CrazyKell · 11-20-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

You guys are crazy. I want to be comfortable when I'm home, so the thermostat's set to 72 all year. I can't imagine being cold in my own home to save a few bucks a month.

I agree. 60 is too damn low for me. I like 70.

I don't control the heat in my apartment though so if I get cold I put on a blanket or extra clothes.

Flexin · 11-22-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

You guys are crazy. I want to be comfortable when I'm home, so the thermostat's set to 72 all year. I can't imagine being cold in my own home to save a few bucks a month.

When I first bought my house about 7 years ago I kept the heat off for a long while. One day I was fully dressed (I don't do that much) and was under a blanket and I was still freezing. I flipped. I said "FUCK THIS!!!" and jumped up and turned on the heat. I said I didn't buy a house to freeze my ass off in it.

I turned the heat on early this year because I don't seem to deal as well with the cold as I used to. Plus with the kids I don't want them cold.

I do keep a blanket on my couch so I don't need it too hot until the really cold nights come.

James

racedoll · 11-20-2009, 08:35 PM

Erik whines about the heat not being turned up high enough. I have it set at 64-65 and it would be less if he didn't complain. But I pay the bill, so he has to respect so of what I say.

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Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	Just a big blanket and a dog constantly constantly laying on top of me keeps me warm. Other than that my apt is pretty new and insulated. I have my therm set at 77. It only goes on at night though when it gets to be about 40 for the low. Its stays fairly warm from the sun during the day. I started turning the heat on last month because I am a wimp to the cold now. My gas bill was still only $17. Now back East my mom barely turned the heat on. So flannel PJ's with socks, and a fleece on top, and 2 heavy down comforters and another light blanket on top. Felt like i was being buried alive.

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fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	You guys are crazy. I want to be comfortable when I'm home, so the thermostat's set to 72 all year. I can't imagine being cold in my own home to save a few bucks a month.

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racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Erik whines about the heat not being turned up high enough. I have it set at 64-65 and it would be less if he didn't complain. But I pay the bill, so he has to respect so of what I say.