Timeline for High Power Bills Related to Air Conditioner
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| Oct 28, 2017 at 16:45 | comment | added | tearman | @elrobis No I haven't, and the matter doesn't seem to be any one particular thing, my current approach is working on cooling my attic down during hot days, and my HVAC company is convinced the issue is related to the SEER rating and tonnage of my AC unit. I'm planning on upgrading the system next year and running a blower-door test to see if it fixes these matters. | |
| Jun 13, 2017 at 0:42 | history | tweeted | twitter.com/StackDIY/status/874426675060240387 | ||
| Jun 12, 2017 at 17:25 | comment | added | elrobis | @tearman, it's been a year later, have you had any "eureka!" moments or successes resolving this? | |
| Jun 1, 2017 at 22:08 | history | bumped | CommunityBot | This question has answers that may be good or bad; the system has marked it active so that they can be reviewed. | |
| May 1, 2017 at 1:16 | answer | added | Jon Letko | timeline score: 1 | |
| Jun 28, 2016 at 17:27 | comment | added | tearman | @Tyson I actually switched off the average monthly billing so this is just this month's utilization (the tracker tool shows you on an hourly basis and predicts your monthly bill based on your daily use) | |
| Jun 28, 2016 at 16:37 | comment | added | Tyson | @Tester101's comment brings up another thought, perhaps those whose bills you are comparing your to might already be on the budget plan. If that's the case your not comparing apples to apples because there summer higher costs are spread over the whole year. To compare you should really be looking at the kWh usage rather than dollars. | |
| Jun 28, 2016 at 16:32 | comment | added | tearman | @Johnny Houses are 2 years newer than mine, AC ducts are all insulated pretty well from just a general view, and I have wooden blinds that I keep closed all day long. Most windows are recessed from the direct sun, and there's only two windows that receive the brunt of the daily heat. | |
| Jun 28, 2016 at 16:30 | comment | added | tearman | @DanielGriscom yes, my air handler is in my attic | |
| Jun 28, 2016 at 16:25 | comment | added | Chris H | Windows (as @Tyson says). If your neighbours have more shade over their windows, shut the curtains during the day, or face the other way with their big windows, the difference can be huge. | |
| Jun 28, 2016 at 16:05 | comment | added | Tester101 | Most utilities offer "budget" plans, where the cost is spread more evenly throughout the year. I know that doesn't solve the problem, but it could help manage the costs in the mean time. | |
| Jun 28, 2016 at 16:00 | comment | added | Tyson | Insulate, insulate, insulate, seal, and consider upgrading to a newer more energy efficient AC. Also consider your windows compared to other peoples whose bill you are comparing, energy efficiency of window can be a huge factor. Also consider shades blinds etc. | |
| Jun 28, 2016 at 15:59 | comment | added | Johnny | I'm surprised that other people have a power bill as low as $140 when you regularly see 97 degree days, around here they'd be paying closer to $200 - $250. Are those houses similar in age as yours? New houses tend to be much better insulated than older ones. If your AC ducts have little or no insulation (especially the ones in the hot attic), insulating the ducts can make a big difference. Energy efficient window treatments (heat blocking drapes or blinds, etc) can also help by reducing the amount of heating from the sun. | |
| Jun 28, 2016 at 15:47 | comment | added | Daniel Griscom | You're concerned about the heat in the attic; is it just that the heat is conducted down into the house, or do you have A/C components in the attic? | |
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