Anyone turn their heat on yet?

**momoffuzzyfaces** · 10-02-2008, 12:12 PM

Yep, my arthritis can't stand the cold!!! It's been down in the 40s here at night lately.

**Taz_Zoee** · 10-02-2008, 12:12 PM

This is the perfect weather right now. We do not need the A/C or the heat for the time being. But it is supposed to rain tomorrow and Saturday. Although, I'm hoping it doesn't get too cold.

**sasvermont** · 10-02-2008, 12:14 PM

I have turned mine on for a few moments and then thought about the expense. I really just took "the chill off" the house and then shut it off. The cats were thrilled to have a little heat.

In the cold winter, I use the minimum amount of heat but use an electric sheet (goes under a regular sheet) to heat my bed while I sleep in it. I usually have the heat on in the living room (very low temp) and then nothing in the rest of the house, as the kitchen applicances usually keep the kitchen warm and my bathroom stays warm since it is on inside walls.

I usually do not spend much money on my heat, thank goodness. Since I live alone, there is no one to complain about the freeeeeezing temperatures! The cats just sleep under the covers with me at night and plant themselves on the pilot light area on the heater. We ofen have sun out around here and that too, helps heat the place during the day.

I feel very sorry for the folks who do have to spend a forturne heating their homes.

Also, I live in a building (former country store) where I live on the top floor and two tenants live underneath. They usually have their heat cranked up - thus heating my floors.....they, in general, keep my place tolerable temperature wise. I hope they keep up the good work this winter, again!

**Edwina's Secretary** · 10-02-2008, 12:17 PM

Turned the heat on yet? Oh how I wish! It is horridly hot here. How homesick I am!

**Craftlady** · 10-02-2008, 12:25 PM

No heat on yet here. Temperatures have been cool at night 45-50 but not enough to turn heat on. Our house is very well insulated and actually the a/c was kicking on early in the evening last night. It was set at 75

**prechrswife** · 10-02-2008, 01:13 PM

Still using A/C here.

**Maya & Inka's mommy** · 10-02-2008, 01:37 PM

Oh yes, since 2 weeks!!!

**moosmom** · 10-02-2008, 02:03 PM

We have no control over our heat. The management turns it on when they think they should, while the rest of us freeze. Once the heat IS on, we have no control over the temp. They told us if it gets too hot in our apartments, to open the window. Talk about a waste of fuel.

**sparks19** · 10-02-2008, 02:27 PM

We have the heat in Hannah's room on since she refuses to keep the blankets on at night lol and she has a little cold right now so i gotta keep my baby warm.

but other than that no. I love to have my bedroom nice and chilly and just snuggle up under our nice warm comforter. I did have the close the windows today as it was getting a little too chilly in here... but no heat yet... just a snuggly blanket on the couch

My heaven on earth LOL... snuggled in a blanket on the couch.

This is my favorite time of year. the heat and humidity is gone and there is just the right amount of chill in the air.

**caseysmom** · 10-02-2008, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by moosmom

We have no control over our heat. The management turns it on when they think they should, while the rest of us freeze. Once the heat IS on, we have no control over the temp. They told us if it gets too hot in our apartments, to open the window. Talk about a waste of fuel.

That completely sucks...is that even legal?

**pitc9** · 10-02-2008, 04:15 PM

Nope, not yet!
We haven't even had a fire yet either! But I don't think it will be long!

**lizbud** · 10-02-2008, 04:42 PM

No, not yet. It has been chilly in the mornings but not bad. The kitties find
the warm sun spots as usual & I have the pups to warm the bed at night.

If it turns rainy & cool, I probably would turn on the heat, but I do love
lowering my heating/cooling bill. I'm ready for fall.

**ramanth** · 10-02-2008, 05:08 PM

Nope! Apartment has been in the mid 70's during the day and mid 60's at night. Outside temps have fallen into the 50's and 40's. Just tossing on extra blankets at night.

**Catlady711** · 10-02-2008, 05:42 PM

I changed the filter on my furnace and vacuumed out the registers. I only turned it on long enough to make sure it works, but didn't let it run. I'm holding out until I absolutely have to run it.

However I did break out the heated pet bed today. Cats have been shoving each other out of it all day trying to get their turn. ROFL