How energy efficient is this heater?
1833652
This is the 2nd year I am using the duraflame quartz heater. My electric bill does not seem to change to much when I use the heater. This year especially, I have it on almost every day for a good part of the day. It is a good heater for a decent sized room.
1833653
Terrible. My electric bill usually runs $90 to $100 in the winter was $189 for the month I used it. I had hoped to save on the fuel oil. It also made the rest of the house freezing.
1833654
I'm sorry I don't have knowledge to answer your question.I just run it at 1500 watts the first hour then turn it down to 1000 watts for the three hours i'm watching the football game.
1253156
1500w - 2000w. If the heater is turmed on for longer time (hours or more) I would recommend 2000w.
1902111
Hello there! This heater is a 1500W model and therefore, it is about 5000 BTU/hr.
214446
I've had the plug get a little warm if I run it on high (1500 watts) all night in a cold room. No problem running it at low, 750 watts.
1798997
It is definitely the most cost efficient space heater I've ever used. It is cheaper to run than the traditional electric space heaters.
181967
I own two of these heaters one purchased on 2010- it is now on its fifth winter and the newer one (2012) on its third winter, in use in my bedroom. I needed one left mostly on 400 watts (the top rod) and sometimes on 800 watts - aimed towards my outside wall in my laundry room to prevent frozen pipes. It is on 24/7 and I have had NO problems with either of them and simply store them in the box they came in when I warm up. HIGHLY recommended.
534734
I have two of these heaters fans each in bathrooms and I have not noticed any significant changes in my electric bill. Of course they're only used on cold days. But again no real big change even during the winter months.
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.
82540
If your central heat is inefficient, you will probably save money using this unit. Warms up room its in nicely.
900919
One watt = 3.41 BTU's. A 1500 watt heater will produce 5115 BTU's/hr. and at 800 watts will produce 2728 BTU's. A great money-saving alternative to heating the entire home, this portable electric heater delivers comfortable warmth wherever it's needed most. Designed for a large 16-by-16-foot room with an 8-foot ceiling, the unit's energy-efficient Vortex technology fully circulates warm air throughout the room in just minutes. Choose from two heat settings--low at 800 watts or high at 1500 watts. For added convenience, its automatic climate control adjusts the heat output and fan speed at all times to maintain the set temperature, which means the room doesn't need to cool down in order for the heater to turn back on. Great for at home or at the office, the unit offers simple top-mounted controls, whisper-quiet operation, and a variety of safety features including a cool-touch cabinet and grill, a non-glowing heating element, and automatic shut-off for peace of mind. Model is made for 120 Volts only. I use mine in my motorhome which is 8.5' x 37' and it does a good job in the front 2/3rds. of it. When the outside temp falls below freezing it struggles to maintain 70 degrees but a motorhome is not very well insulated and has lots of window glass to transfer cold. I am very pleased with mine and recently purchased another one. There are cheaper heaters on the market but I haven't found any that out perform this one.
1583067
Very little. We live in a total electric home and noticed little change in our cost. Very efficient, also.
1317910
I am not an electrician but I have heard an electrician in my office building state that most heaters use 1500W of power, and it is enough heat to keep me warm at my desk. I suppose if I was looking for a heating unit at my house since it does not have central heat & air then I would go with a product that produces more heat but costs more.
372639
My heater has been great so far. I've owned it for about a year and use it to heat my family room (20 x 13 ft). It keeps the room quite comfortable, but don't know how much energy it actual uses---just know that I rarely have to turn on my house heater which saves money.
2008286
Sorry I can't answer that, I guess that depends on the room size. Go here to see if it helps: http://www.wisegeek.com/how-much-energy-do-space-heaters-use.htm On the menu at the top you can click "best space heaters" and see what they say.
201881
110. BTW, it is very cost efficient! We run ours about 3-4 hours a night, warms up the bedroom & bath to very comfortable levels & does not break the bank! It's a great deal!
1532216
This heater is 100% efficient - the same as ALL electric heaters. NONE are more efficient than any other unless you go to heat pumps.
1399298
It's a nice little heater, however all heater use a lot of electricity. It is still a 1500 watt heater. Work good in a small space