Many changes can affect your bill from weather to lifestyle. Here are some examples that can cause your bill to change from month to month or may cause it to be higher:

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• Weather Conditions
  • Above average summer heat
  • Below average winter cold

• Changes at home
  • New family member or house guest
  • Installing additional appliances
  • A change in your work schedule or habits

• Weatherization
  • Inadequate insulation in ceiling, floors and walls
  • Leaks in heating ducts and lack of duct insulation
  • Inadequate weather-stripping and caulking around doors and windows
  • Uninsulated windows and doors
  • Open fireplace dampers

• Space heating
  • Leaving doors open to unused rooms
  • Thermostat not set back at night
  • Using extra space heaters
  • Heating systems requiring repairs
  • Dirty Furnaces air filters that should be changed

• Water Heating
  • Faucet or water heater leaks
  • Uninsulated water pipes
  • Water Heater setting above 140°F

• Refrigeration and Other Appliances
  • Doors that don't seal properly
  • Dirty refrigerator coils

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