Dim Your Bill

08Space heaters

Space heater cost calculator

Pick your state and heater, and how long it runs. A thermostat cycles it off once the room is warm, so it isn't drawing full power the whole time.

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At the U.S. average price, a 1,500 W heater running flat out costs about 27¢ an hour. Five hours a night for a winter is around $160. A heated mattress pad over the same nights is a few dollars.

Electric prices in winter can differ from the August figure we start with; your bill’s price per kWh is the best number to use.

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