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Meter
Information
On a
monthly basis, FKEC's meter readers will go to each member's residence,
read the meter and leave. There should be no inconvenience to the
member. Please make the meter readers' job easier by keeping the
meter accessible and the area near the meter hazard free.
Meter
Accuracy and Testing
An
electric meter is an extremely accurate recording instrument which
measures the use of kilowatt hours. Meters are tested before being
installed and then tested on a rotating basis to ensure accuracy.
It is rare that a meter is found to run fast and record an increased
usage. Like most other machines, meters tend to slow with age.
If you believe there is a problem with your meter, contact the
Cooperative and FKEC will test the meter for accuracy.
Meter
Tampering
Tampering
with electric lines or meters is both illegal and extremely dangerous.
In addition to a service call charge of $50.00, a no-tamp lock
charge of $50.00 and a possible meter test charge of $50.00, an
additional $250.00 charge will be imposed on the account should
any tampering take place. This means a total charge of
$400 for meter tampering. To avoid responsibility
for such acts, please contact the Cooperative if you become aware
of any tampering with equipment owned by the Cooperative. Only
FKEC personnel are authorized to break a meter seal and replace
them.
Comparing
Electric Bills
There
is no way to compare your utility bill with friends and neighbors
because you do not use your electric energy the same way. No two
families own all the same appliances, do the same washing and drying,
have the same hot water usage, use the same lights, or have the
same lifestyles.
If
you notice changes in the amount of your electric bill, look at
the usage. The dollar amount on the bill depends mostly on the
amount of kilowatt hours that go through the meter.
Common
Causes of Bill Variations
CONDITIONS
BEYOND YOUR CONTROL
- Seasons
of the year
- Light
variations
- Weather
extremes
- Daylight
saving time
- Five-weekend
months
- Number
of days in billing cycle
CHANGES
IN NORMAL LIVING CONDITIONS
- Size
of family
- Average
age of family
- Visiting
relatives
- New
babies
- Living
habits change
- Spring
cleaning
- Vacations
- Holidays
- Repairs
or remodeling
- Hired
help
APPLIANCES
- New
appliance added
- Use
of older appliances
- Frost
on refrigerator unit
- Defective
appliances
- Shortage
of refrigerant
- Excessive
use or leaks of hot water
- Clogged
air filters
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