How to Save on Electricity with Space Heaters
Winter can often bring with it an increase in energy bills. In order to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home, it may be necessary to turn on the heat. However, heating your home can hike your gas or electricity bills. You can save money on these bills with the use of space heaters.
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Saving Money Using Space Heaters
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Choose the right space heater for your home. Large chain stores such as Target or Wal-Mart are likely to carry a variety of options, and home improvement and department stores will also provide many choices. Consumer Search recommends considering the type of heater before purchasing; do you want a fast, radiant heater to heat a small space quickly, or a slow and steady heat that can be sustained for a longer period of time? In addition, be sure that your space heater has an automatic shut-off feature that will turn it off when it begins to overheat or is knocked over.
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After purchasing your heater, decide on where you would like to place it in your home. Keep in mind that the sides and back of the heater can become very hot during use, and you will want to place it in an area where it will not have any flammable material within two to three feet of it on any side. Clear any clutter from your chosen space, and plug the heater in.
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When your home becomes cold, do not turn on your central heating system. Instead, turn on your space heater. If you find that you need additional warmth, use a blanket or put on a sweater instead of turning on the heat for your entire home. The space heater will have a lower level of power consumption, and since you are only heating one area, your electricity bill will be much lower.
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If you move to a different area of your home for an extended period of time, such as from the living area to your bedroom to sleep for the night, bring the space heater with you to heat the new area. By isolating the heat and power consumption to one area at a time, you are not wasting energy and money by heating portions of your home that you are not occupying.
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Examine the first electricity bill you receive after using your space heater, and determine the money you have saved by comparing it to your previous bill. You will soon see that the space heater will have paid for itself and you will continue to save money during the cold months.
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Tips & Warnings
For convenience, consider purchasing several space heaters for different rooms of your home.
Keep children and pets away from space heaters at all times.
