winter electric bill?
Hi guys. Adding to one of the many posts about electric bills in this sub, but hoping for a more concrete answer. I’ve been living in my current building for 6 years. We have radiators so I’ve never paid my heat bill, but my electric bill has always been fairly reasonable. ($40-50 in winter, 125-150 in summer with 1 window AC unit running almost 24/7 late may-mid sept). I’m moving into a new apartment where our heat will be electric (forced air baseboard) and we will be responsible for the bill. We will also have a washer/dryer combo unit and a dishwasher (never had either in unit before also). Water heater is electric too but I think hot water is included in the rent. It’s a 500sq foot apartment. How bad was your heating bills in the winter for an apartment around this same size? I know it’ll be significantly more than I currently pay but I’m trying to mentally prepare. Friends with the same heat type but no in unit laundry or dishwasher say 300-400 a month. I know we had an exceptionally cold and snowy winter so I’m anticipating around $500 a month in the coldest months? am I around the right range?
Posted Apr 1, 2026, 8:37 PM UTC