$20+ to $60+ Utility bill monthly possible?

[Kelpie]

I was amused when I watched the energy saving show with families fighting for the title of most energy saving home. Their utility bills in 4 room flat are so damn low even before contest. They have CRT TV, air-con, front loading washer and etc.

Not to mention about $20+, even $60 monthly bill is something that I can't fugure out how to achieve. My bill can go as high as $300 monthy.

So what could they have done right in the 1st place?

 

Regards,

[Chickenbackside]

I wonder the same thing.

 

My monthly SP bill is always >$300, and I live alone.

[Tigershark1976]

think its all bul*sh*t!.... my 3 room flat, seldom switch on aircon, never use heater, nvr wash clothes at home, never boil water... only me n my wife stays at home from 9pm to 7am from Mon to Fri, basically just switch on ceiling fan n watch TV + use laptop from 9 to 12am, den switch on ceiling fan in bed room and turn to bed. other eletricl appliances incl an almost empty fridge handphone charger... Weekend go parent place to do laundry & stays there. my bill alrd 70+.

Edited August 14, 2008 by Tigershark1976

[Altivo]

steal electricity from neighbour or the corridor?

[Dh15]

Hmm...the first family (Kang family) daughter happen to be my fren and her father is also one of my customers. I tink i should ask him how he managed to get that kind of electricity bill. I live in 3 room flat also have to pay abt $200 every mth.

[Kalaplus]

101% bullsh|T !! kns!! my situation same as u

$80+ a month loh. but i boil water everyday, use heater.

[Guest Julio369]

in the olden days where the meter is inside your zinc-roof house compound area, just poke two wire before the meter, wahlah! free electricity!

 

water can tap from common corridor taps.

 

or maybe can mod the water/ electric meter, just use a remote to halt the meter!!like the goondu who mod his car fuel gauge

[Kelpie]

Actually, I wonder whether the age of the meter play a part too. When I was living in a small terrace house with front and back yard with my family, 8 heads and the bill also rarely exceed $150. When I'm on my own with small family, my bill rarely below $200.

 

Regards,

[Kklee]

Didn't catch the show, is their fridge small?

[Kklee]

Use instant water heater with setting no. 3 for 1 hour each day will contribute $20+ to the monthly bill.

[Kb27]

My cousin's house used to have a "faulty" slower running meter.

Bcoz the bill was so low, they had to turn on the aircon every week at least to move the meter up a bit, so they won't become suspicious.

 

Although I've heard some people use magnet to slow down the meter.

[Kelpie]

Some have 2 fridges. One of them even more super, have 4 fridges. In one episode, a family actually paying S$500+ monthly utility bill, but use alot of air-con even during daytime.

 

Regards,

[Ronnchee]

I was amused when I watched the energy saving show with families fighting for the title of most energy saving home. Their utility bills in 4 room flat are so damn low even before contest. They have CRT TV, air-con, front loading washer and etc.

Not to mention about $20+, even $60 monthly bill is something that I can't fugure out how to achieve. My bill can go as high as $300 monthy.

So what could they have done right in the 1st place?

 

Regards,

 

They are inviting PUB to inspect their meter.

 

If I got such low bill, I will keep it to myself man.

[Kklee]

Running a fridge already cost at least $35 a month... bill range from $20 is not likely.

[Kklee]

Maybe the meter spoilt!

PUB quite kiasu about meters, my usage drop quite a fair bit in recent months that warrant them to take meter readings every month!

[Observer]

Super nonsense on one of the families..the mum was mentioning using the corridor lights as their living room lights in the night

[Husky]

think its all bul*sh*t!.... my 3 room flat, seldom switch on aircon, never use heater, nvr wash clothes at home, never boil water... only me n my wife stays at home from 9pm to 7am from Mon to Fri, basically just switch on ceiling fan n watch TV + use laptop from 9 to 12am, den switch on ceiling fan in bed room and turn to bed. other eletricl appliances incl an almost empty fridge handphone charger... Weekend go parent place to do laundry & stays there. my bill alrd 70+.

 

I live with my mom and my dog in a 3-rm flat too. Seldom switch on the aircon, use the heater and washing machine whenever necessary. Switch on the fans and power on 2 laptops at night. Weekends lagi worse... tv on, laptops, fans and even aircon are switched on. My bill is $70+ too!!! Maybe my dog used AXN and helped paid his share

Edited August 14, 2008 by Husky

[Ronnchee]

If proven is spoilt, the PUB will back track and make them pay the arrears.