Lady Netizen Expresses Dismay Over Spike in Electric Bill After Adding Refrigerator
A lady netizen received online reactions after sharing her frustration over the sudden spike in their electric bill.
Recently, Jeanette Carcer Cadubla, a Facebook user, shared her frustrations regarding the sudden increase in her electricity bill after adding a new refrigerator. The garnered various reactions from the online community.
Previously, Jeanette’s monthly electricity bill was around P1,100. However, after adding the new refrigerator, her bill soared to P3,300, which she said she couldn’t afford.
Jeanette also mentioned that the freezer, which was sold to her by someone for P6,000. She noted that she had previously bought a secondhand freezer for just P500, and even though it was larger, it didn’t increase her electricity costs as much.
Jeanette, understandably, was disappointed by the unexpected rise in her utility expenses. Her post has sparked conversations about the impact of appliances on electricity usage and the need for better awareness when purchasing items that can affect household costs.
Many internet users are now asking questions about how much power different models of refrigerators and freezers consume, with some urging others to consider energy-efficient options.
Jeanette’s post has left a lot of people thinking about their own household expenses and the consequence that come with additional appliances. It has reminded everyone that it’s important to think about both the upfront cost and the long-term energy expenses before making major purchases.
In a similar post, a lady consumer from Catanduanes disappointed after receiving P8.6 million electric bill
Here is the full post:
“FYI sa nagbibbinta ng freezer na ito please po huwag kayo mag order ang lakas sa kuryente ..ang bill ko nass P3300 po dating P1100 ..wala ko pambayad maputulan ako ngayon..hindi ko laya ang ganyan kalaki na bbayadan…P6Kbinayadan ng donor PO ANG FREEZER NA YAN .DATI NMAN NAKA BUY AKO NG 2ND HAND 500 LANG NADAGDAG SA BILL KO.MAS MALAKI PA UNG FREEZER NA UN … sana pede ko pa ibalik ibayad ko sa kuruente na lng”
The internet users expressed their reactions to the post: