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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Home Dialysis => Topic started by: Kong on April 13, 2011, 07:36:48 PM

Title: Baxter Cycler
Post by: Kong on April 13, 2011, 07:36:48 PM: I just started using the cycler April 8. My question is how much should I expect the electric bill to go up?
Title: Re: Baxter Cycler
Post by: Lillupie on April 13, 2011, 09:16:44 PM: I really havent had a problem. I will ask my mom though. my grandmother has never said anything about much of an increase. I will say to try to turn it off when you are done. THey do wear out. I had to get anew one on Easter Sunday a few years back.

Lisa
Title: Re: Baxter Cycler
Post by: peleroja on April 14, 2011, 07:39:22 AM: I don't know where you live, but here in Southern California you can get a reduction in electricity for having to use the cycler all night. I filled out the form, the doctor signed it, and my bill went down by $20 or so. Worth a shot to ask.
Title: Re: Baxter Cycler
Post by: Jie on April 14, 2011, 11:03:07 AM: I did not notice much change with my electricity bill when on cycler. The extra should be a few dollars.
Title: Re: Baxter Cycler
Post by: jeannea on April 14, 2011, 11:21:14 AM: I didn't find much change to my bill. I think you'll be ok.
Title: Re: Baxter Cycler
Post by: Kong on April 14, 2011, 02:13:08 PM: Thanks for the replies. I was just curious because it has to keep the bags heated all night and anything that generates heat uses up the electricity. I will contact the power company and see if they do have a program like that, peleroja, any little bit helps.
Title: Re: Baxter Cycler
Post by: WishIKnew on April 14, 2011, 04:59:28 PM: I didn't notice an increase, but I'm glad you asked. I'm going to look inot the suggestion and see if there is a program to reduce my bill, too. Thanks!
Title: Re: Baxter Cycler
Post by: Kong on April 15, 2011, 07:25:46 PM: I contacted my electric company and they had no program to reduce my bill. :( The only thing they offered was an extended grace period for payment.