Utilities

Ah... Utilities. The things that make the house go. People say you have to watch them. They also imply that you can get them cheap.

Currently my monthly bill for gas and electricity is almost $100.

EACH.

It... was implied that the bills were not that high when my mom spoke to the utilities companies. I was learning new stuff at work and had no time and she was on vacation and had all the time. I am terrified what my water bill might be.

I will point out that I was not even fully moved in when I got the first bills. So that was based on an empty house using only the base utilities to keep the boiler, water tank and fridge running.

On my list is to start finding replacements for the boiler and the water heater. The boiler could last a few more years but I need to have a 'just in case' cushion. The thing is older then I am so possibly not the most gas efficient. I'll have to see

The hot water tank has an energy star sticker on it and when I did the math... it's about $45 a month. So eventually I want to replace it with a heat-as-you-need style.

And a quick search has just led me to the revelation that I can get a boiler and on demand water heater combo. This... is perfect. It's save on space as well. I just need to save a little extra and then contact the local appliance guy to see if it's something he can install.

I will probably give my current set up a year to see how badly I need to replace them. But it is so nice that there are better options out there.