Is my electric bill correct?

Question

i live in a 1 bedroom house with a fridge, no washing machine or dishwasher. a TV that is on rarely - i work all day and am out most evenings so my lights arnt offtern on - also have to storage heaters which havent been on for the last 6 month but my EON bills are coming through at about £60-£70 a month?! does this sound right?? ive spoke to E.ON and my landlord- and they say there isnt a problem this is about right??

Answer 1

No, it doesn't sound right.  For a 1 bedroom house..  I would contact the electric company again and have them come out to read the meter if any... Also, if possible change your lightbulbs to more energy efficient ones.. See if that makes a difference.  If it's only a television/and acouple of lamps it should be much less!  

*If you have a computer- shut it off and turn off the power strip

* If you have cell phones, ipods, other devices plugged in 24/7 turn them off when not in use... A powerstrip works well... Just flick the switch.

Same for stereo, television, dvd, vcr etc.... Maybe you have a lot of vampire power....

Good luck

Good luck

Answer 2

Unfortunately yes, my average electric in my one bedroom was $65/m it really depends on the prices, but if it seems to be very high to you, which if you didn't have a problem you wouldn't be asking, then maybe something is shorting out that causes high bursts of electric to be used every time you use something. Also if you use a microwave a lot, this is a #1 reason electric gets expensive, extremely high kwh usage.

Maybe try talking to your neighbors, just to see what there's is on average, most people won't mind you asking as long as you have a good reason right. And I think its a good reason.