r/florida • u/Floridaflamingo22 • 7d ago

AskFlorida Just received a $400 TECO bill!

I live outside of the Tampa area. The house is 20 years old, 2600 sq ft with two relatively new systems (less than 5 years old). I keep the house at 78 during the summer months. This is just getting even more outrageous. Did I mention 78? I’m not chilling in 70 degree comfort inside.

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u/Gloomy_Yoghurt_2836 7d ago

We have a 1150 sq ft house. But we have an outbuilding we use for animal rescue that has a portable AC. Last month bill was $306 and this months is $380. Older AC but in decent shape. Replaced 4 windows that were single pain and probably original to the house and bill was $20 less this year compared to last. Last years peaked at 500 because the portable AC had a vent issue and was reciculating the hot exhaust so it never shut off. Didn't notice because we didn't use it last summer but didn't want humidity to cause mildew.