topic Re: Electric bill when not home in Energy Accounts & Plans

Electric bill when not home

bobbygynn2 — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:24:36 GMT

How come I am away and checking my account on line I have some although very small charges?

Lester — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 23:05:01 GMT

Most likely culprit . . .

Daily supply charge (this will always be there)

Possible other causes if you didn't shutdown all appliances properly . . .

CL items like HWS or other such

Items on standby, especially inverter air conds, but also TV, stereo system, regular air conds, etc

Caban — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 01:17:31 GMT

While being away, what is left connected at home?

Fridge and/or Freezers?

Pool or Pond?

Split System Air Conditioning?

Modem/Router?

Security Lights?

Clocks?

TV?

All above will draw power.

Added to this there is a daily connection fee.

The A/C is an energy draw many do not consider. The Crank Heater will be active unless you disconnect at the Breaker.

Lester — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 01:35:19 GMT

Oh yeah @Caban of course the fridge / freezer another big one I didn't specify (I can often miss the obvious !! ha ha).

Not many go on holidays and empty these and turn off.

You security light mention also reminds me to add network cable connected / powered security cameras to the list.

They can draw a lot of power if you have a few, plus wifi etc.