REASONS
FOR HIGHER THAN NORMAL NATURAL GAS BILLS
There
are several factors that may affect your natural gas bill. In addition
to having your current month's gas bill available, it is helpful
(if it is available) to have the prior year's bill for reference.
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OTHER
FACTORS THAT MIGHT EFFECT YOUR UGI BILL:
- Were new
natural gas appliances installed in your home? If so, please
call us so we can update your information.
- Are there
more people living in your home for this billing period versus
other periods? This could include people visiting for extended
periods of time, a new baby in the home, or a child home
from college. All of these factors may account for additional
usage - more hot water used or a higher temperature setting
for the heat.
- If you
converted to gas heat since the billing period you're using
for comparison there will be an increase in the amount of
your bill.
- Check
the temperature settings - a natural gas water heater thermostat
setting should be 120 degrees for customers without a dishwasher
and 140 degrees for customers with a dishwasher. It is recommended
you set your home heater thermostat no higher than 68 degrees,
health permitting. Households with infants, elderly, or ill
members may require a higher thermostat setting. The thermostat
setting must remain at the lower temperature for
an extended
period
of
time in
order
for the
impact on
your heating bill to be noticed.
- Review
our energy savings tips that
can assist in helping to keep your energy bills lower.
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