Electric bill

[Arthur Dent]

I really, really, really don't want to see our next bill...since we've had a few 100 degree days, the ACs have been working OT. I did follow the advice of the "experts" and kicked our AC up to 78 (on 100+ degree days)....wow, 78 does not feel cool at all.

September can't get here quick enough!

We always keep our AC at 78-82...once you get used to it, you get used to it.

Me too. Just wear shorts in the house and run a fan. I find that heat is only really uncomfortable when the air is stagnant and stifling.

[JL21]

I have absolutely no qualms with Ameren.

However, I'd like to spend a week doing nothing but orchestrating a whole team of poo-flinging monkeys in front of the Laclede Gas building.

[cardinalkarp]

I have to have my A/C set on 72 (same in the winter w/ the heat). That's the perfect temp for me and my wife. Luckily we don't use Ameren though, we have some place called Cuiver River Electric Co. and they seem to be MUCH cheaper. For a 1700 sq ft house our monthly bill is about $95. We moved out of an apt in April that was about 900 sq ft and had Ameren and the bills were MORE there.

[Cronos]

In my new place, with two window A/C units running(so far) it's still 85, which really doesn't feel that bad as long as you're sitting or standing near one of the units. I'm tempted to get another unit, but I feel if I can just wait the heat wave out, it won't be necessary.

[planet planet]

I don't have a problem with Ameren per se, but I hate paying absolutely ridiculous prices AND not even achieving the ideal temp.

[Jocephus]

my last electric bill was 9c

Explain.

im not exactly sure...but i think i had built up some credit or soemthing...'cause it was only 9c...but no way its like that for the next bill

its been a mild summer here but during the summer months its about 100$...sometimes less, sometimes more...during the winter, i rarely have the heater on, so its atround 50 bucks

i live in a 1bdroom apt and only have an electric bill...so...yea

[sighyoung]

My bill will probably be $100 for gas and electric together.

I'm really glad I bought a heat pump last December.

[TimeForGuinness]

I really, really, really don't want to see our next bill...since we've had a few 100 degree days, the ACs have been working OT. I did follow the advice of the "experts" and kicked our AC up to 78 (on 100+ degree days)....wow, 78 does not feel cool at all.

September can't get here quick enough!

We always keep our AC at 78-82...once you get used to it, you get used to it.

Me too. Just wear shorts in the house and run a fan. I find that heat is only really uncomfortable when the air is stagnant and stifling.

Same here. As long as the AC is pulling out the humidity, 78-82 is quite nice.

[Popeye_Card]

I really, really, really don't want to see our next bill...since we've had a few 100 degree days, the ACs have been working OT. I did follow the advice of the "experts" and kicked our AC up to 78 (on 100+ degree days)....wow, 78 does not feel cool at all.

September can't get here quick enough!

We always keep our AC at 78-82...once you get used to it, you get used to it.

Me too. Just wear shorts in the house and run a fan. I find that heat is only really uncomfortable when the air is stagnant and stifling.

Same here. As long as the AC is pulling out the humidity, 78-82 is quite nice.

I keep my house at the same temps when I'm up and about, but I usually have it dip down to 74-76 at night. I can't sleep well if I'm hot, and the ceiling fan above my bed still doesn't do the trick at 78+.

--P--

[jimedmondsfan]

I really, really, really don't want to see our next bill...since we've had a few 100 degree days, the ACs have been working OT. I did follow the advice of the "experts" and kicked our AC up to 78 (on 100+ degree days)....wow, 78 does not feel cool at all.

September can't get here quick enough!

We always keep our AC at 78-82...once you get used to it, you get used to it.

...but the heat never bothers me that much. I was out in the yard yesterday, during peak hours, mowing and gardening.

I want this for my sig!! "once you get used to it, you get used to it."

BTW--we did not turn on our AC until last week. And we keep it set at 85 now. When it's 100 outside, 85 feels good when you step in the house.