Heating Cost: Electric vs. Propane
I'm not sure if this is the best forum category for this thread. I am spending the winter in South Texas and we are back to heating the motorhome. I bought an electric heater because I like to min...
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mowermech wrote:
Keep in mind that the propane furnace also heats the chamber where the tanks reside. A portable electric heater will not heat those areas, unless you run the furnace fan without heat, IF your thermostat will allow that (Mine won't.).
The instructions for many portable 1500 watt electric heaters state that they should not be operated while asleep. Sure, it is a CYA for the manufacturer, as required by corporate lawyers, but it is something to consider.
More good tips. Here in the Rio Grande Valley it almost never gets to freezing but if it does I'll be sure to run the furnace. I'll probably take my chances with the electric heater running all night, too. They are less than 1 year old and I keep them far away from anything flammable.
