is it cheaper to use a 1000 watt heater or 1500 watt heater for 24 hours?
Question by Marianne C: is it cheaper to use a 1000 watt heater or 1500 watt heater for 24 hours?
I am running an elec. space heater that has 2 settings as my main heat source since gas is so high but am wondering if it will end up costing me just as much after all.It stays on the low setting.
Best answer:
Answer by rdoan71
If the unit runs consistently for an hour it will be cheaper on 1000 watt setting.
However, if it would thermostatically shut off after, say 10 minutes, on 1500 but would run 40 minutes on 1000 then it would be cheaper on 1500.
Per solid hour of usage though, cheaper on 1000.
Hope this helps.
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