DIYbanter - View Single Post - Diff between a $20 and $100 1500W space heater

dpb

wrote:
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in limited areas, to keep the forced air gas furnace set at 60
degreees to save bucks.

but most likely because electric is so expensive it will actually cost
her more.
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Not necessarily, no.

Depends on relative rates locally and how much space heating is used as
opposed to central.

On the contrary, she might actually save noticeable amount or might
break even.

Will all depend on the specifics of the given situation.

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