Gunner wrote:
On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 21:38:09 GMT, wmbjk
wrote:


Something big, or more likely a lot of somethings small, is missing
from his explanation. A home with 2 part-time occupants, gas
appliances, no AC, swamp cooler off, and (claimed) thrifty owners
shouldn't be able to run up a $300 bill, even in California. Although
it sure doesn't take much if that owner isn't quite as aware as he
thinks. Figure he's failed to account for a few loads, which could
easily put him into the higher brackets. Now, add to that somebody
feeling chilled this last rainy and cold Southwest winter, who felt
the need for one of those itty bitty cube-sized space heaters nearby
for 10 hours a day, and there goes $90 for that one "tiny"
indulgence.

Wayne

Dont own any space heaters. Nor do I need any with a nice fast
heating central gas fired heater.

Gunner

Some time ago I had a whacking great power bill that I knew was wrong. The
power company suggested various ways to explain - mostly my fault.
I suggested that the meter was up-it's-ass and demanded it be tested. They
told me that if it was removed for testing and found ok I would have to pay
for said testing (not a small amount).
One day some short time later I returned home from work to find a new meter
installed and the following bill was a huge credit note.
Something to think about if an inventory of use fails to acount for your
unusually high bill given your situation.
Ken.

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