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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FWIW the calculation I posted earlier included typical efficiencies. What it probably didn't include was the cost of electricity to run the furnace fan. Since about everyone else ignored the question on relative costs and just posted what they do, I'll post that I run one space heater, no more, and if it doesn't do the job I switch to propane furnace. If I am boondocking, which is my usual over-night mode, I just use the propane. It costs what it costs and I don't care, because I'm not using it in a long term situation my focus is on comfort, not economics.
Brian
Brian
