It's nice to not need the AC 24/7
By AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
Boston, Massachusetts
September 17, 2015 7:52am CST
Although we haven't yet settled into an Autumn weather pattern of cool,dry days and crisp, cold nights, we have seen a slight dropping of daytime temperatures. That has helped me keep the AC off for at least parts of some days and most of the nights. This is a great relief.
I spend all summer trying to settle disputes between my hot and sticky self and my frugal self. Part of me cannot stand being hot and uncomfortable, while part of me constantly worries about the electric bill.
When Autumn comes, I won't have to worry. Not hot enough for AC, not cold enough for heat. The best of all possible worlds.
When it gets too cold or too hot, do you use the heat or air conditioning without regard to the cost, or do you fret about the cost so much that you suffer rather than spend the money it takes to be comfortable.
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15 responses
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
17 Sep 15
i've gotten to where i have no choice when it's too humid.with these hot flashes,i risk whiteouts if i get too overheated.yea,the bill is a punch in the gut,but i can try saving elsewhere to make up for it.
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@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
17 Sep 15
I feel you on this. My last electric bill was mind blowing. I thought I was going to have a stroke seeing how much they charged me. I have them coming down the beginning of October to evaluate the system. I am going to need the A/C today though. Another hot one.
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@Novelangel (394)
• United States
17 Sep 15
When I visited the Phils several years ago, everywhere I went everyone would plunk me down in front of at least one fan...usually more than one. They all knew that I was from a cooler climate so nobody wanted me to be too hot. They were very sweet all the time. 
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@cgalavia (1436)
• Philippines
17 Sep 15
@Novelangel I'm glad to know my dear that you were able to visit my country,Did you enjoy your stay?Oh yes,There should have a fan because it's too hot in my country and you're not used to it,it's hard for you to adjust the weather.Here in our house we even have two fans att he living room then one in our room.
Yes,Filipinos are sweet that is one of our strong qualities hehe,
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
17 Sep 15
I would rather be comfortable whatever it costs. What does annoy me though is when we have the heating on and my husband goes out of the door and leaves it open, thus allowing all the heat to escape! When I tell him off he says 'it was only for a minute'. NOT. Grrr.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
5 Nov 15
as I live in a retirement center paid for wity my social securilty and ssi checks I use the ac unit when needed now i need to ask for a sp ace heater as the nights here in southern C al if are getting coldeer and the buildiong is not insulated at all and no central heat here lol.
@celticeagle (167071)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Sep 15
I feel the same way. My frugal self hated the power bill even on level pay, but the heat was horrid and that A/C did feel so nice occasionally.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Sep 15
Here in Oregon, we had an exceptional hot summer, and my AC didn['t work so I had to use fans to keep myself cool. It did as long as I put the fans in the windows at night, and took themout during the day. I am glad that if finally cooled offo. It will warm up some this weekend, so I will probably have to use the fans again, but it won't last so that is a good thing too.
@kevin1877uk (36988)
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17 Sep 15
Glad you aren't having to run the AC 24/7, not good for power bills.
@Novelangel (394)
• United States
17 Sep 15
We suffer in the summer, because I'm too cheap to use AC. We keep the thermostat at just barely comfortable in the winter too...gotta keep those bills down. They can creep up pretty fast.
@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 Sep 15
The weather has slowly starting to drop and its nice. It was very humid and hot this summer, which made it a lot worse. I don't have AC or can afford it for that matter. I sat sweating my butt off, but now its nice to have the window open.
@Butchcass4 (5895)
• United States
17 Sep 15
I do not fret about the electric bill I turn the AC on if it's needed to be comfortable. The Lord takes good care of us and we are fortunate to be able to pay our electric bill, thank You Lord. I realize we are very blessed as their are less fortunate souls who don't even have a fan let alone an AC. God bless the less fortunate
@Tampa_girl7 (50273)
• United States
17 Sep 15
Our electric bills can be horrid. I can't stand to be hot. I'd rather do without heat than air.
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@Dragonairy1 (1722)
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
17 Sep 15
Most days we are already cold enough for heating 
today it feels freezing, I've got a thick jumper on, and if it gets colder I might put the throw over me, I'm trying not to put the heating on until next month. My one weakness is my electric blanket, I had that on some nights in August 
today it feels freezing, I've got a thick jumper on, and if it gets colder I might put the throw over me, I'm trying not to put the heating on until next month. My one weakness is my electric blanket, I had that on some nights in August 