newmoon23 t1_jd7zvpq wrote on March 22, 2023 at 2:26 PM

Reply to comment by WeirdFrog in Spent $335 on gas for my apartment...what's normal? by ApizzSavant

I live in a ~1400 sq. foot 2 floor home with finished basement and my current bill is 91 CCF. I have gas for heat, hot water, and stove. My total bill is $152.

Something is wrong /u/ApizzSavant. Are you keeping your thermostat at 70 all the time?? Is it a programable thermostat so that the temp can go down at night and during the day while you're at work?

ApizzSavant OP t1_jd8b7rc wrote on March 22, 2023 at 3:40 PM

70 most of the time. A bit down if sleeping. Try to turn it off or low when going out. I work from home too worth mentioning.

newmoon23 t1_jd8d71v wrote on March 22, 2023 at 3:53 PM

You really should consider turning it down while you sleep and when you leave the house. If you can get a programmable thermostat it will pay for itself in the savings. Your home doesn’t need to be 70 degrees when you’re asleep.

Mine is set at 68 when I’m home and down to 62 when I’m away/sleeping.

ApizzSavant OP t1_jd8e7sl wrote on March 22, 2023 at 3:59 PM

Awesome. Good idea with the programmable thermostat

buried_lede t1_jd9rzxn wrote on March 22, 2023 at 9:13 PM

With that lifestyle you would probably benefit from weatherizing/insulation. Working from home too - utilities are more

Your best bet is turning down at night and adding a blanket. If you are at a desk during the day, not moving around, you want to be cozy. So, when you’re sleeping might be your best opportunity. Try 69 during the day ( no pun intended, lol)