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Chappy_Sinclair_ t1_j48h3a8 wrote

Electric heat. 'Nuff said.

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[deleted] OP t1_j48hd86 wrote

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cutyolegsout t1_j4b7cc1 wrote

I wouldn't call 65 low...

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[deleted] OP t1_j4b7gt2 wrote

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Oldphile t1_j4b9a3l wrote

Get a radiant space heater. One that glows red. Be sure to follow the safety precautions.

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cutyolegsout t1_j4bmbfh wrote

Sorry to hear that. But if you leave it at 65 you're going to keep paying a lot.

I think someone recommended a space heater... that would be a good way to keep the house lower but the space you're occupying comfortable.

A programmable thermostat of some sort would probably be optimal so you can keep it lower at night/when you aren't home.

They make plastic sheets to help seal windows further. It's going to get worse as January and February Temps roll through.

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bb5199 t1_j4bd0a1 wrote

Heat costs money. Electric heat costs a lot of money. You can pay the cost for the electric heat or suffer in the cold. Whining about it on Reddit because you have to pay for a service is the real bullshit.

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irr1449 t1_j48wfs5 wrote

Is it a heat pump split system or something like electric baseboard? Heat pump is pretty efficient.

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heeyyyyooo t1_j4av51k wrote

Drop it to 55 while you are at work and at night while you are sleeping. We run mini splits to heat a 2500 sqft house and our last bill was around $450. Windows make a huge difference too, if they are old you could replace them and it will save a ton on heating/cooling

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Acanthaceae_Square t1_j4ae6mv wrote

My bill with a similar sized house and one person is $250 with the direct energy rate lock in at 13 cents over the summer for comparison- sadly, that sounds right

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vexingsilence t1_j48hup1 wrote

We depend too much on natural gas for electricity. If you lived in the neighboring province of Québec, electric heat would be a no-brainer thanks to their hydro-electric power.

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