How much electricity does it use in comparison to the regular electric stove?
1660433
According to the website "Frigidare Cooktops" it states, "Induction is faster, easier to clean and more energy efficient than gas or electric." I couldn't agree more! However to answer your question, the same site states "- -our induction cooktop is 70% more efficient than cooking with gas and 20% more efficient than cooking with electric."
297702
I don't know specifically, but I do know it's got to be minimal. If it consumed a dollar a day I would have certainly noticed the difference in my electric bill. I would guess as much as any other electronic item, such as your dvd player, wireless phone, clock radio, microwave, anything that's plugged in continuously. Whatever it is, it doesn't bother me because it's worth it to me to have clean carpet and floor without my effort. It's an amazing gadget that works well.
1530525
I checked with my kilowatt, this appliance consumes 215w/1.73a when actively heating.
2126988
I don't know a number, but if you have central heat, it will be more efficient than this heater, which is also electric. I did not get to keep mine long enough to find out if it was efficient. It quit working in less than a month, and they sent me a replacement part. I am not an electrician, so I couldn't repair the unit.
149515
Heat output from any electric heater is going to be proportionate to the electricity used. So in that sense, it is no more or less energy efficient than any electric heater. Expect about 3412 BTUs per kilowatt hour. As to whether it will save you money on heating, that depends on a number of factors -- including the cost of electricity in your area, the cost of whatever form of heat you are replacing, and your own ability to utilize the space heater to concentrate heat only in areas where it is needed.
432489
Hmmm, regretfully, I have no way to measure the energy efficiency of the unit. On the other hand, given how poorly it seems to heat our front room even though it runs a great deal, I'm sure we will see a difference in our electric bill. Further, the oil filled heater that we formerly used probably is a bit more energy efficient (and overall, more efficient in heating the room) because the oil in the radiator hold heat.
1485820
It uses a minimal amount of electricity as far as I can tell. The metal container does get hot, it's supposed to in order to heat the bags inside? I suggest you get the unit that has an on/off switch instead of having to pull the electric plug to shut it off as in some units. I have one at each of my homes and love them. Good luck.
126289
No you put this on a camp stove, you don't need any electrical power to use this. I love mine.
1215204
It seemed to be mainly the size of the stove used. We have a small stove so I purchased the smaller size. In our camp we have a bigger stove so we use the larger one but I got it from another company. I didn't remember the name when I got this one but didn't think it would be that much difference.
444815
Yes, it is an electric, two burner cooking devise that I use in cooking demonstrations. It is like small portable stove.
1485818
It's like having a pot simmering on the stove, 24/7. Moist heat that doesn't really escape that much, but probably shouldn't be contained in a cabinet. Can't discuss the electric usage.
534736
WE're careful about how much we use it, but we live in SoCal with the highest electric rates in the continental US. You can do the arithmetic yourself. The heater runs at 750 (L) and 1500 (H) watts. Look at a recent electrical bill and see what the cost/kWhr is in your area. Let's say its $0.20/kWhr (typical for SoCal), then 1 hour of using the heater at high will run you $0.30 (1.5kW x $0.20/kWhr), and one month of this will run you 30 days x $0.30/day = $9.00/ month. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, like my in-laws, where electricity is cheap ($0.06/kWhr), then it will cost a lot less (only $2.70/month) for that 1 hour/day. WE're careful about how much we use it, but we live in SoCal with the highest electric rates in the continental US. You can do the arithmetic yourself. The heater runs at 750 (L) and 1500 (H) watts. Look at a recent electrical bill and see what the cost/kWhr is in your area. Let's say its $0.20/kWhr (typical for SoCal), then 1 hour of using the heater at high will run you $0.30 (1.5kW x $0.20/kWhr), and one month of this will run you 30 days x $0.30/day = $9.00/ month. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, like my in-laws, where electricity is cheap ($0.06/kWhr), then it will cost a lot... » Read More WE're careful about how much we use it, but we live in SoCal with the highest electric rates in the continental US. You can do the arithmetic yourself. The heater runs at 750 (L) and 1500 (H) watts. Look at a recent electrical bill and see what the cost/kWhr is in your area. Let's say its $0.20/kWhr (typical for SoCal), then 1 hour of using the heater at high will run you $0.30 (1.5kW x $0.20/kWhr), and one month of this will run you 30 days x $0.30/day = $9.00/ month. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, like my in-laws, where electricity is cheap ($0.06/kWhr), then it will cost a lot less (only $2.70/month) for that 1 hour/day. « Show Less
1879916
It uses 1500 watts per hour. In my area electricity is about 14 cents/kilowatt. So, if you use if for three hours per day that would be 135 kilowatts per month and cost $18.90/month. I use it to help heat our finished basement (14ftx42ft) and it does a great job. It's not cost effective to have it on all day long, but if I know I'm going to be in the basement I'll set if for 3-4 hours. It'll take the temp from 65 degrees up to 69 in well under an hour (more like 30-40 minutes).
2240466
I checked on the PGE website to look at my hourly charge. When the stove was on it added 10cents an hour. Where I live that's about half the cost of propane at about $3 a gallon. I switched over to electric heating last winter and literally cut my heating bill in half!
1377145
Minimal electricity depending on use. The unit contains a thermostat and heats only when necessary. What ever the cost, the convenience out weighs the pennies involved.
576414
I have a gas stove I brew it on medium, takes about 7 to 8 minutes, the electric on a medium settings cant take much longer.
534739
WE're careful about how much we use it, but we live in SoCal with the highest electric rates in the continental US. You can do the arithmetic yourself. The heater runs at 750 (L) and 1500 (H) watts. Look at a recent electrical bill and see what the cost/kWhr is in your area. Let's say its $0.20/kWhr (typical for SoCal), then 1 hour of using the heater at high will run you $0.30 (1.5kW x $0.20/kWhr), and one month of this will run you 30 days x $0.30/day = $9.00/ month. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, like my in-laws, where electricity is cheap ($0.06/kWhr), then it will cost a lot less (only $2.70/month) for that 1 hour/day.