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Sudden high elec usage then back to normal
lisa_lea2006
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in Energy
Hi, I've just been working out our average weekly gas and electricity usage.
From may- Nov 2021 we averaged 10kwh per day. But nov- Jan jumped to 22kwh per day. Then Jan- March back to 12kwh per day.
Nothing has changed- my husband hasn't charged his car any differently, appliance usage the same.
Just rather puzzled and wondered whether anyone had any ideas???
Thanks 😊
4 bed detached house, occupied all day.
From may- Nov 2021 we averaged 10kwh per day. But nov- Jan jumped to 22kwh per day. Then Jan- March back to 12kwh per day.
Nothing has changed- my husband hasn't charged his car any differently, appliance usage the same.
Just rather puzzled and wondered whether anyone had any ideas???
Thanks 😊
4 bed detached house, occupied all day.
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Welcome to the forum.Presumably you are referring only to electricity?Are the readings actual or estimated?0
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Are you calculating from actual meter readings - taken by yourself - or suppliers estimates ?Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill0
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Christmas lights? Oven on more for festive cooking? Other items on towards end of year?Remember the saying: if it looks too good to be true it almost certainly is.0
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More hot drinks/food in winter? Electric shower having colder water coming in to be heated? Does temperature affect car batteries? Heating on in car use more energy?
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theoretica said:Heating on in car use more energy?That's a good point, I've heard that some electric cars heat the cabin from mains to save on battery when in motion.N. Hampshire, he/him. Octopus Intelligent Go elec & Tracker gas / Vodafone BB / iD mobile. Ripple Kirk Hill Coop member.Ofgem cap table, Ofgem cap explainer. Economy 7 cap explainer. Gas vs E7 vs peak elec heating costs, Best kettle!
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They also pre-heat the battery.0
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How do you achieve space heating in the house?lisa_lea2006 said:Hi, I've just been working out our average weekly gas and electricity usage.
From may- Nov 2021 we averaged 10kwh per day. But nov- Jan jumped to 22kwh per day. Then Jan- March back to 12kwh per day.
Nothing has changed- my husband hasn't charged his car any differently, appliance usage the same.
Just rather puzzled and wondered whether anyone had any ideas???
Thanks 😊
4 bed detached house, occupied all day.1 -
Anything that produces a lot if heat for a long time. A kettle won't use much (for example) as it's only on for a few minutes, if that.Now a gainfully employed bassist again - WooHoo!1
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Fan heaters, convector heaters, panel heaters, showers, aga cookers, ................
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Immersion heater left permanently on by accident?
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