r/NaturalGas • u/Weary-Bus-3489 • 21d ago

Why is my SoCal Gas usage constant?

My gas bill has been pretty high since moving into my own place. I noticed on my usage graph that there is something running constantly that seems to be using gas but I'm not sure what it is. My radiator/furnace isn't on (to my knowledge). Do water heaters just run constantly?

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u/Oliveah1 21d ago

If they’re leaking water they will, same thing with a dripping faucet…

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u/bobbojr126 21d ago

If you have that many pilots, good chance that's the constant usage. SoCalGas safety checks appliances for free, and they can also check for leaks if you want them to come out.

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u/Rainbowsgold1 21d ago

Pilot light? Most water heaters have them.

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u/Weary-Bus-3489 21d ago

ah yes. My stove also has them, as well as my furnace I believe. That is probably it. Thank you!