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ToeMissile
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Axiel
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"100%" here can be misleading; if the electricity is generated by natural gas, you're getting less than half the heat that you would by burning that gas locally (a furnace.) Can also get way more heat with the same amount of electricity using a heat pump.
I think it's an accurate characterization given that the question was framed around energy starting at the back of the PSU. Are we going to say a resistance heater consuming solar power is 30% efficient because of the originating PV cells? It's also a fair number relative to heat pumps, which are 300-400% efficient compared to their inputs.
ya the inefficiency is just in a different stage in resistance heating. You lose out because the conversion to electricity from gas happened at a plant and part of that heat went up the smokestack.
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I wouldn't leave my house unattended for four weeks, never mind a vehicle on a public street.
Daidraco
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The camera disguises it a bit, but you can tell she has fucked up teeth. She probably smells like BO on the regular. AND God forbid you give that bitch the time of day, because the fish smell would make you gag as soon as she starts snail trailing. To think, "back in the day" bitches in general were just as nasty as this fucking hoe.
Lanx
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big haha everyone deserves everything
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Will the wonders of AI ever cease!?
They're right. You should do something. You should evict them at the first possible chance.
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Daidraco
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In the low income houses I manage, Im constantly dealing with "Interfaith Outreach Association" and similar. They end up paying a portion of the rent, if it will finish their monthly bill. They'll also do a power bill, or a utility bill, etc. I would first offer them the information for those types of services. Those social programs will often teach them, or have classes, that will try to get them back on track financially, and have tips and tricks on how to lower their utility bills.
Second - you can suggest that they have someone come out and look at the meter and service it. Some places like AEP will even do a home inspection on things they can do to lower their power bill, like using LED bulbs, using temperature blocking blankets for doors and windows. Setting up "smart" timers to turn off all the vampire electronic devices. etc.
If they want to be persistent, however, or refuse to do any of the suggestions - reaffirm with them that the property is up to code and well insulated. Tell them they are allowed to get out of the contract, and discuss the breach in contract terms with them.
Ive got a little singlewide trailer that I rent out to some black folks out in the country. They complained about their bill and I made all the suggestions to them and reiterated that the ball was in their court with the contract terms. Three years later, and theyre still there and I barely hear from them except when a repair is needed. They pay about 240/month, which is high for the size of place it is. But its a trailer from the 90's that got a fresh coat on the roof, and new insulation for the under carriage of the place when I first bought it. Could be worse.
When I was renting I had a sudden massive spike in my electric bill to the tune of $1300. After complaining to the landlord a couple times and insisting there was no other explanation, he sent an electrician. Turns out the landlord had installed a bootleg outlet by his pool and the conduit had corroded leaving an active short to ground pulling a steady 1100W that was supposed to be just the lights in the master closet. Oops.
TJT
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I asked them what they've been paying then looked up my old bills when I lived there.
They are paying pretty much exactly what I did.
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Lanx
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i learned the hard way that my backyard outdoor porch is also connected to my 2nd floor gfci bathroom
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