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alicianicolewil · Jan 28, 2009, 10:36 PM

I have continued to have problems with my apartments stating that they fix my thermostat and that my heater is fine. Why would my heater be coming on at 68 degrees and constantly staying on? My heater is now blowing somewhat cool air and the temp is set right under 80 degrees. I have my own unit and my electric bills have been up to $300 for an 850 square foot apartment. I have continued to freeze in my apt and I am not sure what else to do. The apartment people are not doing anything but coming to turn my thermostat down and saying they are going to put more sealant (the foam kind) but never return and freezing me out more. Is there anything I can do to check my heater unit, or should I contact an ac/heater person and try to fight with the apartment complex to pay it?

Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

bandb · Jan 29, 2009, 12:20 AM

Hey I'm not for certain about the laws where your at but I think you have the right to withhold rent till it is fixed

bandb · Jan 29, 2009, 12:27 AM

Hey I'm not for certain about the laws where your at but I think you have the right to withhold rent till it is fixed

alicianicolewil · Jan 29, 2009, 06:35 AM

I live in the state of Texas. I spoke with my father who told me that it sounds like a heat strip has gone bad or went out. I do not know much about stuff but I do know that my Dad is a master electrician and has been for many years. He can't come help me because he is in a different state.

craigtman · Jan 29, 2009, 11:37 AM

I can't answer this, but live in NC in an almost same size place, and I am having the same problem. My landlord will just come out and act as though its normal for the bill to be almost $300. This can't be right and I don't know what to do either? My heater never cuts off either.

hvac1000 · Jan 29, 2009, 12:56 PM

There is no magic cure. Electric heat is very expensive in most areas.

bandb · Jan 29, 2009, 12:57 PM

What kind of units do you all have

craigtman · Jan 29, 2009, 01:50 PM

That's what I have heard, but that was also coming from one source, so I didn't know? Is there a reason as to why the unit might not cut off sometimes? My house is old and the insulation isn't up to date probably, so I know that might be contributing.

hvac1000 · Jan 29, 2009, 02:10 PM

Is there a reason as to why the unit might not cut off sometimes? It could very well be that the unit is having a hard time keeping up with the heat loss in the home.