How much would a space heater run up my electric bill?
10-31-05, 03:28 PM
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How much would a space heater run up my electric bill?
Trying to avoid using the "real heat" which is gas, how much would a 1500W space heater run up my electric bill?
10-31-05, 04:23 PM
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Every hour you fully run it is 1.5 kilowatt hour. It turns on and off periodically, maybe it's on half the time? Depends on your thermostat setting.
Find your electricity cost per kilowatt hour and do the math. Mine adds up to a lot of money.
Find your electricity cost per kilowatt hour and do the math. Mine adds up to a lot of money.
10-31-05, 04:26 PM
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Mine adds up to a lot of money.
10-31-05, 04:45 PM
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I have one that I used to keep under my desk at work, but I am getting a room that has a good heating and cooling system, so I no longer need it there. I was thinking of using it during the evening hours when I am at home sitting on the couch watching tv or something, just have it blowing on me to help keep me warm. I paid like $3 for it on clearance at walmart a couple years ago.
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Originally Posted by al_bundy
my co-op maintenance includes all utilities except phone, cable TV and Internet. i can waste energy and not worry about the costs.
11-01-05, 07:50 AM
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my co-op maintenance includes all utilities except phone, cable TV and Internet. i can waste energy and not worry about the costs.
11-01-05, 08:57 AM
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I use a very small one in my little daughter's room. Her room seems to get the least heat in the house. I'd leave her door open but she needs the door closed to sleep.
It's definitely not expensive to run, but I keep both the heater and the thermostat set to 67.
It's definitely not expensive to run, but I keep both the heater and the thermostat set to 67.
11-01-05, 08:01 PM
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I use an oil-filled space heater. Not much chance of causing a fire.
11-02-05, 05:35 AM
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I've used an electric space heater for "spot" heating for many years and I find it saves me money. I use it mostly in the bathroom and in the kitchen during breakfast. It lets me heat a small area without bringing up the entire heating system. (I have a two-zone gas system with baseboards.)
