Propane Furnace vs. Electric Space Heater
Hi All, I was wondering if I could save money by using space heaters instead of the furnace on the about 7-10 days a month I can't use the heat pumps down here in SC during winter. Which costs les...
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I think it's always a wash price wise. The difference in energy cost in generally negligible Especially considering propane furnaces are 70% efficient.
I will run 3-1500 watt oil filled space heaters and avoid the propane furnace altogether.
The system works well down to about 25ºF. I will set the furnace at 66º or so and it may come on occasionally during the night.
For me another advantage of using electric as much as possible is not having to refill the LP tanks. The convenience of minimal refills is worth any potential price advantage as well.
I will run 3-1500 watt oil filled space heaters and avoid the propane furnace altogether.
The system works well down to about 25ºF. I will set the furnace at 66º or so and it may come on occasionally during the night.
For me another advantage of using electric as much as possible is not having to refill the LP tanks. The convenience of minimal refills is worth any potential price advantage as well.
