Increase in price after the firs two year YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AZ.]

Yes, year before last I investigated solar panels with several different firms but given the KW hours we use (a lot) there was no way that I could eliminate the elec company without paying for a $100,000+ installation. For $10,000-$20,000 I could take a bite out of my bill -- but just a bite.

Bummer. I paid another extra $2k and have the opposite, next probably a battery. I only have $18k invested. Without rebate takes just over 7 years to pay off.

 

[BarnRat]

Bummer. I paid another extra $2k and have the opposite, next probably a battery. I only have $18k invested. Without rebate takes just over 7 years to pay off.

Two other reasons: (1) I don't want the panels on my roof -- it would seriously get in the way of re-coating my roof every 5-6 years and (2) my wife and I may not be living here 10 years from now -- we're preparing for that long dirt nap.

 

[man00]

I thought solar power was taking a big hit from power companies getting laws passed that take away many of the perks of having panels?
My buddy invested 30k and did okay for couple of year then slowly the local power company added charges to his monthly bill. He does not have any batteries, I think they went from $30 a month to $70 a month charge for doc fees...Welcome to America kids

 

[AZ.]

I thought solar power was taking a big hit from power companies getting laws passed that take away many of the perks of having panels?
My buddy invested 30k and did okay for couple of year then slowly the local power company added charges to his monthly bill. He does not have any batteries, I think they went from $30 a month to $70 a month charge for doc fees...Welcome to America kids

Its state st state....Florida is the worst for solar companies. Here in AZ they have changed things to help the 2 power companies. It all how much lobbying is being done on behalf of the power generators. I now get paid back only once a year, not monthly. They pull crap like charges on me, I will go off grid. My system is 1/3 larger than I need.

 

[navychop]

Good- if you live somewhere that allows you to go off grid. Many areas require utility hook ups to get occupancy permits.

 

[reubenray]

I am nervous of what mine will jump up to next month.

 

[AZ.]

Good- if you live somewhere that allows you to go off grid. Many areas require utility hook ups to get occupancy permits.

Good article on it... Is It Legal to Disconnect Your Home From the Electricity Grid? - Off-Grid Home

 

[Yespage]

And look at the folks that get up in arms on this site when a broadcaster ups their fee <$20/year (probably a lot less actually). But responses here are saying "Dish wants $60 more per month? Accept and don't complain!"

$60 more, I think they mean Dish isn’t cutting $60 off my bill anymore. Two wildly different things. People act like they are entitled to large discounts.

 

[sam_gordon]

$60 more, I think they mean Dish isn’t cutting $60 off my bill anymore. Two wildly different things. People act like they are entitled to large discounts.

To-may-to, To-mah-to. Either way, you're paying $60 more per month. Your checking account doesn't care.

 

[jackson85]

Take it and say thank you.

I did that with the chat, and even told them, that I was considering going to Directv. They told me, that I should cut back on my Programming, and they told me that they hated to hear that. Maybe, that is the reason why they are losing customers.

 

[man00]

Good- if you live somewhere that allows you to go off grid. Many areas require utility hook ups to get occupancy permits.

Bingo

 

[man00]

I did that with the chat, and even told them, that I was considering going to Directv. They told me, that I should cut back on my Programming, and they told me that they hated to hear that. Maybe, that is the reason why they are losing customers.

Yeah I think one day they will end up like Sear's, Big shopping malls, Butternut candy bar. Saturday morning cartoons and customer service

 

[Jon J]

I did that with the chat...

Your first mistake. A polite real phone conversation works wonders.

 

[Yespage]

I've never been disappointed with a Chat. No waiting on hold with the phone.

 

[reubenray]

I've never been disappointed with a Chat. No waiting on hold with the phone.

I like doing chats instead of a phone being I have a hearing impairment. But will I be able to do this for a better deal or would the phone work better? I may have to let my wife do the call next month.

 

[Jon J]

Different strokes for different folks.

 

[sam_gordon]

Your first mistake. A polite real phone conversation works wonders.

Yea, they offered to raise my bill $15/month instead of $35.

 

[DISH Support]

Yea, they offered to raise my bill $15/month instead of $35.

We know that it's important to stay within budget, and nowadays, every penny counts. Please reach out to our customer service team so that we can review your account to help!

 

[sam_gordon]

We know that it's important to stay within budget, and nowadays, every penny counts. Please reach out to our customer service team so that we can review your account to help!

I already did and was told that was their "best offer". So fine. After being a customer for 24 years, I can look elsewhere.

 

[Bruce]

I already did and was told that was their "best offer". So fine. After being a customer for 24 years, I can look elsewhere.

If you have any questions about OTT services, post them over in the Cord Cutters Forum.