zombienutz1 t1_j6ia6nk wrote on January 30, 2023 at 3:11 PM

If you use an electric space heater, get the oil filled radiator ones. I used a regular fan/coil space heater for 3 weeks and only at night. It added $120 to the electric bill so I would caution going that route if you're looking to save money.

patisme24 t1_j6in9ll wrote on January 30, 2023 at 4:37 PM

Definitely use the oil filled radiator ones!! Because they don't use a fan or any type of motor, they are FAR more efficient! I've used one for years and it doesn't add much to the electric bill but makes a HUGE difference in the temperature of our apartment.

largeb789 t1_j6jpvcp wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:37 PM

All resistive electric heaters are 100% efficient. Even the fan warms the air with as much energy as you put in. The oil filled ones do feel more comfortable since they have more of a radiative heat, but they won't save you any money if you use them to heat the room to the same temp.

Soci3talCollaps3 t1_j6lnvm1 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 5:01 AM

Exactly. Because "inefficiency" in any device is just energy that got converted to heat, which is what you want anyways in this case. I don't worry much about leaving my indoor lights on in winter for much the same reason, though some of that energy does escape out the window as light.