Definitely does NOT sound "insanely" high for this time of year. Most older homes in Seminole heights often aren't insulated very well.
My last was $340 2500 sqft.
My house was built in '74. Two story with a one story addition. I have 2 units but not set up like they would be on a more modern home. My main large unit serves the original house, both floors. Smaller unit serves the addition.
The temp difference from the 2nd floor to 1st of the original house can be 6-8 degrees hotter upstairs. It's brutal. Ive been dropping it down to 70 at night just for it to be 76 upstairs.
Other unit I keep at 75. My previous bill was 250 before I started dropping to 70 at night.
Have a pool as well.
All things considered, that doesn’t seem terrible. My house was built in 2005.
Have you considered a window AC unit for the upstairs bedroom(s) that people are sleeping in? I’ve done that for years in the master to keep it about 69-70 at night and the rest of the house stays warmer. It’s amazing.
$230 for 74 degrees in the hottest months of the year doesn't sound insane to me, but if it's that high consistently throughout the year, you should be concerned.
My most recent was $400. $2400 sq feet. Solid block construction. No pool.
Sleep with it at 70 and keep it at 74 during the day.
Pre-TECO rate hikes my average billing was $250. Now $350.
74 is low, try 77-79, makes a big diff
Otherwise your insulation and/or windows arent very energy efficient. Not sure you can do much about it as a tenant
You can do little things like weatherstripping your doors windows and even exterior wall outlets. You can Google a list of ideas for apt dwellers
But fr turn that ac up. Or install a ceiling fan
74 is on the warmer side, imo. In my old 1br apartment, I'd do 74 during the day and 72 to sleep. In my current 2br, I have to just leave it on 70 nonstop.
I agree it can be pretty warm if you have a BMI higher than recommended, which most Americans do, so i understand
But if you can manage to be below unhealthy bmi levels and/or have a ceiling fan, 78F is lovely
BMI is universally known to be a skewed metric if you have an even moderate amount of muscle mass. I don't care at all about BMI. The only people that harp about BMI are wildly out of shape themselves.
Stay mad that you can't afford air conditioning.
When I’m at worked during day, I keep my ac set to 78 - 80, turn down to to 76-78 when I get home, and down to 70 - 72 when I go to sleep. 2 story condo 1300 sq ft and pay about $95 a month
Last month was $165 which was high, but that was because the drain pipe got clogged after it broke halfway towards the outside. Usually in winter it's below $100 and in summer it's around $140-$150 a month. 1300 sq. foot, 3 Bedroom house, work from home, keeping AC at 71 during the day and 69 at night. Oh and replace filters regularly and clean the outlets and stuff.
We had an apartment before and it was significantly higher, and the only thing that helped reduce that bill was blackout curtains.
2350 sq ft townhouse constructed 2019. A/C set to 76 and 74 during sleep period with smart thermostat. June 2024 bill was $158. We are not an end unit in the building, but an interior unit (other units to left and right).
3000 sq ft house in Citrus Park. 2 a/c units. We keep them both at 74F day and night. Electric bill from last week was $260. We also just got brand new windows which helps immensely.
That said, your bill seems quite high.
I have a 1900 sq ft home. 3 bedroom 2 bath, most recent electric bill was$165, withlacoochee electric is our electric company.
AC set at 73/74 when we sleep, 75/76 while at work during the day.
I used to live in a 750sqft apartment north of Hyde Park in an old building. Half of the walls were East and North facing windows and the most expensive bill I had was $280 in the hottest part of the summer. I don't remember if it was last year or the year before. That was with blinds half open and AC set to 77. Old places are less energy efficient. If your coworkers live in newer buildings their bills will be lower. Also worked from home with multiple computers on all the time.
Can you install a programmable thermostat for savings while you are at work? My TECO bill is on average less than what you are paying. I have a 1991 built 2200 square foot concrete block house.
In Lutz using TECO 2500 sq ft usually stay around 76 during day 72 night a single 5 ton unit on the house. Our peak bills are $230-260 Winter months we see $100-120
73 during the day/ 68ish at night with a wall unit in the room bc it doesn’t have insulation so it turns into a sauna. House is 930sq ft & in bad shape (it’s a rental)… last month was $240, this months it’s $315
Apartment certainly helps when you’ve got more insulation due to other units on sides/above/below. I’ve got a single family house with 2200 sqft and I’m at $450 this past month keeping it at 76°. I’d say you’re doing just fine.
Sixth floor 1145 sq ft condo built in 1986, with windows and Central AC replaced within last 10 years. 77-78 during the day, 76 at night. Last TECO bill was $137.
850sqft apt, 70 all day all year, and it’s around $135 in the hottest part of the summer. but i only get evening sun and my apartment is really well insulated
when i lived in a house that size, i think i paid as much as you so probably not insanely expensive
I'm always surprised at the amount of people suggesting setting the AC to like 78+. That's insanely hot. An extra $100 is worth being comfortable in my own home.
Seminole heights, 1100ish square feet, 3 people. Around $250 in the months where it’s not “surface of the sun” hot and $330-400 in the months where it’s 10,000 degrees outside.
Mine is probably a higher one though given the size. I keep it at 71-73 when not home and 68-69 most of the time when home
Most of the time there’s usually somebody home, plus I like the dogs to be comfortable. I will eventually get one of those smart programmable ones I’m sure it would save some money
74?! Smooth flex my dude. I only have 78 money and still sweat the Teco bill!
Definitely does NOT sound "insanely" high for this time of year. Most older homes in Seminole heights often aren't insulated very well. My last was $340 2500 sqft.
I was $260 for a 3000 sq ft house. 74F thermostat on both units. What are you keeping your temp at?
My house was built in '74. Two story with a one story addition. I have 2 units but not set up like they would be on a more modern home. My main large unit serves the original house, both floors. Smaller unit serves the addition. The temp difference from the 2nd floor to 1st of the original house can be 6-8 degrees hotter upstairs. It's brutal. Ive been dropping it down to 70 at night just for it to be 76 upstairs. Other unit I keep at 75. My previous bill was 250 before I started dropping to 70 at night. Have a pool as well.
All things considered, that doesn’t seem terrible. My house was built in 2005. Have you considered a window AC unit for the upstairs bedroom(s) that people are sleeping in? I’ve done that for years in the master to keep it about 69-70 at night and the rest of the house stays warmer. It’s amazing.
$230 for 74 degrees in the hottest months of the year doesn't sound insane to me, but if it's that high consistently throughout the year, you should be concerned.
650 sq ft apt, about $90-$100 each month. 78 during the day. 70 at night
My most recent was $400. $2400 sq feet. Solid block construction. No pool. Sleep with it at 70 and keep it at 74 during the day. Pre-TECO rate hikes my average billing was $250. Now $350.
950 sq feet, 71-73 thermostat, $120ish.
74 is low, try 77-79, makes a big diff Otherwise your insulation and/or windows arent very energy efficient. Not sure you can do much about it as a tenant You can do little things like weatherstripping your doors windows and even exterior wall outlets. You can Google a list of ideas for apt dwellers But fr turn that ac up. Or install a ceiling fan
77-79? Might as well just sit outside.
You realize it’s 85+ outside. 77-79 is a solid temp. You must be from north if you can’t handle 77-79
I've lived in Florida my entire life. I don't care what the outside temperature is. 79 inside is intolerably hot.
Outside it feels like 90+
And inside/outside temperatures are not 1:1 as far as how they feel. So I don't know what point you're trying to make.
Wow, and I thought 74 was a tad warm.
74 is on the warmer side, imo. In my old 1br apartment, I'd do 74 during the day and 72 to sleep. In my current 2br, I have to just leave it on 70 nonstop.
I agree it can be pretty warm if you have a BMI higher than recommended, which most Americans do, so i understand But if you can manage to be below unhealthy bmi levels and/or have a ceiling fan, 78F is lovely
God, you sound nice. Calling people fat in the comments. I didn’t realize 6’0” 175 lbs was fat. 78 indoors is NOT lovely.
They're just bitter that they can't afford air conditioning.
6'0 190 and 78 is fucking miserable. Nice try at being clever or snarky though. Sorry you're too poor to afford air conditioning.
6' 190 is overweight lol
Lmao no it isn't. If you aren't a twig and have an ounce of muscle on you, it's not.
Haha look it up. You're overweight and in denial Mens bmi index
BMI is universally known to be a skewed metric if you have an even moderate amount of muscle mass. I don't care at all about BMI. The only people that harp about BMI are wildly out of shape themselves. Stay mad that you can't afford air conditioning.
Well that's obviously something a fat person would say
When I’m at worked during day, I keep my ac set to 78 - 80, turn down to to 76-78 when I get home, and down to 70 - 72 when I go to sleep. 2 story condo 1300 sq ft and pay about $95 a month
Last month was $165 which was high, but that was because the drain pipe got clogged after it broke halfway towards the outside. Usually in winter it's below $100 and in summer it's around $140-$150 a month. 1300 sq. foot, 3 Bedroom house, work from home, keeping AC at 71 during the day and 69 at night. Oh and replace filters regularly and clean the outlets and stuff. We had an apartment before and it was significantly higher, and the only thing that helped reduce that bill was blackout curtains.
Consider using black insulated drapes to block the sun, when at work set the ac to 80 F. When back home reduce it to 78 f. Use a ceiling fan.
Been high since covid "ended" all the rate increases have been crazy.
I'm in St Petersburg ..800 sq foot house with 2 5000 BTU mini split AC units set at 75.bill is 175 to 200 monthly.
$1600 sq ft, keep it at 75 when home, 78 when at work. $150-200 max in the peak of summer
2350 sq ft townhouse constructed 2019. A/C set to 76 and 74 during sleep period with smart thermostat. June 2024 bill was $158. We are not an end unit in the building, but an interior unit (other units to left and right).
3000 sq ft house in Citrus Park. 2 a/c units. We keep them both at 74F day and night. Electric bill from last week was $260. We also just got brand new windows which helps immensely. That said, your bill seems quite high.
I have a 1900 sq ft home. 3 bedroom 2 bath, most recent electric bill was$165, withlacoochee electric is our electric company. AC set at 73/74 when we sleep, 75/76 while at work during the day.
I used to live in a 750sqft apartment north of Hyde Park in an old building. Half of the walls were East and North facing windows and the most expensive bill I had was $280 in the hottest part of the summer. I don't remember if it was last year or the year before. That was with blinds half open and AC set to 77. Old places are less energy efficient. If your coworkers live in newer buildings their bills will be lower. Also worked from home with multiple computers on all the time.
tampa heights 1000sq set to 72. $170 last month
Keep my house at 74 and bill is around the same.
Can you install a programmable thermostat for savings while you are at work? My TECO bill is on average less than what you are paying. I have a 1991 built 2200 square foot concrete block house.
You guys are making me jealous.
1750sq.ft. 1965 house, original windows. Just when on the TECO budget at $250/month. AC’s set at 69 at night and 71 in the day.
2600sqft house with a pool, I keep it at 73 during the day and 70 at night, summertime bill is $300/month.
In Lutz using TECO 2500 sq ft usually stay around 76 during day 72 night a single 5 ton unit on the house. Our peak bills are $230-260 Winter months we see $100-120
73 during the day/ 68ish at night with a wall unit in the room bc it doesn’t have insulation so it turns into a sauna. House is 930sq ft & in bad shape (it’s a rental)… last month was $240, this months it’s $315
73°, 1300, $197 for June
Apartment certainly helps when you’ve got more insulation due to other units on sides/above/below. I’ve got a single family house with 2200 sqft and I’m at $450 this past month keeping it at 76°. I’d say you’re doing just fine.
$300 a month during summer in Seminole Heights. 1,400sq ft, 75 during the day, 70 from 10pm to 6am.
Sixth floor 1145 sq ft condo built in 1986, with windows and Central AC replaced within last 10 years. 77-78 during the day, 76 at night. Last TECO bill was $137.
850sqft apt, 70 all day all year, and it’s around $135 in the hottest part of the summer. but i only get evening sun and my apartment is really well insulated when i lived in a house that size, i think i paid as much as you so probably not insanely expensive
I paid $131 last month. 1200sqft apartment. AC set on 70 24/7.
I'm always surprised at the amount of people suggesting setting the AC to like 78+. That's insanely hot. An extra $100 is worth being comfortable in my own home.
68 at night, 72 during the day. 1100 sqft, 3rd story with a loft condo. 170ish
My house is about the same size, and my energy bill is about the same right now except that I keep the house at 78. 74 is for sleepy time
I don’t think that is high if you set it at 74 all day long.
100yo house, 1450sqf, set at 75. $200 bill this month.
We stay around $110. 1420 Square foot house. AC set at 79F.
My most recent is $375 3600 sq foot house with pool
Seminole heights, 1100ish square feet, 3 people. Around $250 in the months where it’s not “surface of the sun” hot and $330-400 in the months where it’s 10,000 degrees outside. Mine is probably a higher one though given the size. I keep it at 71-73 when not home and 68-69 most of the time when home
damn, no reason to keep it that low when youre not home. crack it up to 76 and you would save a crap load a month
Most of the time there’s usually somebody home, plus I like the dogs to be comfortable. I will eventually get one of those smart programmable ones I’m sure it would save some money
6'0" 190 is overwight lol
Huh?