[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Which heating method to use?

Posted: 12/1/2009 8:43:39 AM EDT

Is it more electrically efficient to use gas fired central heat or run an oil filled radiator space heater to heat one room?

Posted: 12/1/2009 8:45:43 AM EDT

[#1]

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Is it more electrically efficient to use gas fired central heat or run an oil filled radiator space heater to heat one room?

I have one of the latter in the bathroom, , It REALLY sucks down the power. Are we talking short term heating, (an hour or so in the morning) or all day?

Posted: 12/1/2009 8:51:20 AM EDT

[#2]

I would think the ol filled would be better. If run over 20 minutes

Posted: 12/1/2009 10:37:31 AM EDT

[#3]

What I'm asking is...will a space heater use more electricity than a central air blower?

Posted: 12/1/2009 10:41:16 AM EDT

[#4]

Well, for the real answer you either need a clamp-on ammeter or know the power consumption (watts) of both devices.

Posted: 12/1/2009 12:30:32 PM EDT

[#5]

It will cost more to heat the whole house than it will to heat one room with an electric heater.

Wait, now I see you say one room with the central unit, only way to tell is by trying it.

Posted: 12/1/2009 12:33:32 PM EDT

[#6]

Depends on the cost of your local utilities.

Posted: 12/1/2009 12:36:49 PM EDT

[#7]

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Depends on the cost of your local utilities.

This. Varies widely across the country.

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