[vj1213]

Originally Posted by pooh

One thing I've noticed in the 4 years I've lived here....people who live or have lived in a warmer climate before moving here might keep their indoor temp setting a bit higher than people who have come from cooler climates (places with cold winter specifically.) Personally, I've upped the temp each summer and don't seem to have a problem. It's at 78 this summer...who knows, maybe next summer it will be 79....

I guess I am just an exception to this rule...I moved here from San Antonio and the heat here isn't as bad as the TX heat, I just like a cool house, both summer and winter and even more so at night. Maybe it will balance out in the winter, because my heat will probably be set at 68

[golf2140]

We have a 2000+ SFH. Our bill was $178.00. Temp set at 77. The home is all electric, I'm happy with the bill. In PA it would have been $300.00+

[Shirleevee]

Originally Posted by pooh

We've got a Lantana with gas and electric. I have a spa that has to run a few hours each day, but I haven't got the heat on for it...gas if I need to warm it up. Air conditioner is set to 78, I have computers and flat screen tvs going, electric for washer and dryer. My last bill with Seco was $202.55. $177.08 was the actual electric charge, the rest was for power adjustments, taxes, etc. My gas bill with Teco was $30.07 - of which $24 is total gas charges. In the winter, the TECO bill is high because of heating, the electric bill is smaller because the air conditioner is off.

Does that help at all?

I had family here for four weeks, three teenagers for two weeks; two adults and three younger children for the following time. We have a pool, (the teens used the hot tube a lot and my bill was $255.00. We have a Juniper (Lantana model sided).

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Shirleevee

I had family here for four weeks, three teenagers for two weeks; two adults and three younger children for the following time. We have a pool, (the teens used the hot tube a lot and my bill was $255.00. We have a Juniper (Lantana model sided).

I LOVE that model Shirleevee. Very large and spacious. But back to the utility bills. Ours are low too. Much lower per square footage than Ohio house.

[Taj44]

Ours was $168 for that time period, 1926 sf. block house. We have gas hot water though, and gas stove. But, we have an electric run hot tub on the lanai. Our temperature is set at 76 in the summer.

[Kelsie52]

Originally Posted by Minnesotalyn

Hey Tom, Our guy in the Villages also told us when we put the money down on the lot, that when we started to build our house and the electric was put in we would be charged for their use.

That should not be the case --The service is not yours until you open the account --the builder should be supplying their own power ..

[pooh]

Originally Posted by Kelsie52

That should not be the case --The service is not yours until you open the account --the builder should be supplying their own power ..

Tom, who started this thread, stated that his electric bill was from the day of closing. Seems he wasn't charged for electricity until he took possession.

Not sure if that agent stating that electricity used by workmen is paid by new owner is correct....don't think so.

[mulligan]

Normally, the power co. cannot install a meter until after the final inspection of the home, and the meter on the temporary power panel is in the name of the general contractor.

[laryb]

Originally Posted by pooh

Tom, who started this thread, stated that his electric bill was from the day of closing. Seems he wasn't charged for electricity until he took possession.

Not sure if that agent stating that electricity used by workmen is paid by new owner is correct....don't think so.

I think you're right Pooh. My first bill had a start date of June 21, my closing date. Don't think they can bill you before that since the account is in their name, not yours. Same thing with my water bill. the meter reader was there the morning I closed

[Minnesotalyn]

Sorry just stating what I was told

[pooh]

Been thinking about this and I've concluded.... that there is a difference in first electric bills between new homes already built and homes that are being built with owners choices. Our home was new, built by the developer then released for sale. When we purchased, the power was switched over to our name. When a new Villager is having the house built to his "specs" with choices, then maybe the power is something he/she pays for.

See what you think about when sitting in the attorney's office!....

[bluedog103]

Pooh, our first bill began on the day of the closing. I don't recall any charges at the closing for electricity used during construction but I could be wrong.
Ours was a home we had built on a lot we had purchased.

[pooh]

I'm glad you didn't have any extra charges. Someone did say that their contract stipulated payment for services used could happen. Heck, I'm confused at this point.... something easily attained by me...lol.

[HMLRHT1]

Where do we buy this humidistat at for $75? Can u set the humidity level or does it come pre set?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by pooh

I'm glad you didn't have any extra charges. Someone did say that their contract stipulated payment for services used could happen. Heck, I'm confused at this point.... something easily attained by me...lol.

Even confused, you are one smart cookie! I can't wait to get back and SEE you.