which is cheaper to heat with an electric furnace or portable heater?

March 9th, 2010
portable space heater
x x asked:


i live in a mobile home no insulation ,is it cheaper to use a 1000-2000 w space heater in one room a regular space heater in the other than using the furnace?

 

What is the best kind of portable heater is best for heating a small room?

February 28th, 2010

   Greg asked: What’s better? Quartz, standard Space, ceramic, or oil?  [ ... ]

Are there any portable electric heaters designed to be used as a primary and only heat source?

February 16th, 2010

   Advisor asked: We live in an old Mobile home in upper SC. It doesn’t get too cold here, but we will need something because we have no heat. We want something safe and inexpensive obviously. Are there any heavy duty space heaters or something similar designed to be used as a primary [...] [ ... ]

electric wall board heater directly underneath built in smoke alarm, and alarm always goes off. What to do?

February 11th, 2010

   sccates asked: As I said, the heater is built in the wall, and is directly underneath a smoke alarm wired into the ceiling, not powered by batteries. The heater is my only source of heat, and whenever I turn it on it sets off the alarm, and it is a hassle to turn it [...] [ ... ]

Where can I buy a portable indoor gas heater? – Vancouver Canada?

January 28th, 2010

   Starleena asked: I’m looking for something similar in Canada to the Delonghi Duo Turbo Gas Heater this sells in New Zealand Features Cleverly designed gas and electric heating combination for rapid heating of large spaces Radiant burner with energy saving thermostat radiates the warmth Innova [ ... ]

What is the most efficient and affordable way to heat a home?

January 22nd, 2010

   Soul asked: I have a 2300 square foot home in Knightdale, NC. It comes with a heat pump heating system and a propane fireplace. Should I use the heat pump or the propane fireplace or should I use a portable kerosene space heater. What is cheaper?  [ ... ]

What is a good brand for a portable heater with a timer?

January 3rd, 2010

   Questions and Answers Girl asked: My room is freezing in the morning and I want to purchase a heater that can turn on about an hour before i wake up to warm up my room. Somewhat appealing design would to nice too.  [ ... ]

Compare propane on a little portable heater to the propane on the portable gas grill?

January 2nd, 2010

   buddypogo asked: These little portable propane heaters can be used with a 20 gal tank — is this the same system we would use on our portable gas grills?  [ ... ]

Is it better to use a small portable heater than turn up the thermostat?

December 29th, 2009

   pathfindercia asked: I live in a one bedroom highrise condo. I pay for all utilities (gas, electric, water) in one monthly condo fee. With the high cost of oil this year, is it better to use a small portable heater that I plug into an outlet to stay warm than to turn up [...] [ ... ]

What are some safety tips for a Portable Electric Heater?

December 25th, 2009

   xayanexchanx asked: I am at college,and my room has no heating vent. So I bought a small little osculating portable heater. My dad kept saying they were dangerous. So what are some safety tips I should take with this? Also, what kind of surface would it be safe to set this thing on?  [ ... ]