[Cambium]

I was going to write a whole post on the wattages, amps and energy used by space heaters but this saves me the trouble.

How Much Energy Do Space Heaters Use?

"Space heaters are considered energy hogs with very good reason. The smallest electric space heaters can use about 3,000 watts (about 10,000 BTUs per hour). Larger electric space heaters may use over 11,000 watts (about 40,000 BTUs per hour). Using space heaters instead of central heating may increase your overall energy costs for heating by about 70%."

In the OP's case, he doesnt have central heating...he has baseboards... but with that said.. Electric will cost more than oil so just turn that thermostat up and dont plug anything in.

I'm still not sure if he has oil or electric baseboards. Maybe I missed that answer.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by Cambium

I'm still not sure if he has oil or electric baseboards. Maybe I missed that answer.

He doesn't own the house yet.

[wavehunter007]

Originally Posted by Milfordlol

Hours each night for only $30 a month?

They must have come a long way from 5-6 years ago when the last time I used one.

I remember they would increase the electric bill by several HUNDRED dollars.

No way.

You must have had an old heater - lol.

I run mine for 2 - hrs every few nights (of course in the shoulder seasons many nights are warm), but I would say maybe 2- nights a week, for 2 to 4 hrs. It adds about $25 - 35 to th bill. Also, remember, that bill won't be due for another month, unlike the oil you must pay NOW.

Ct has mild enough falls and early springs that a space heat (used wisely) can be a huge savings to buying oil. Keep that furnace off till late November

[western mass and love it]

I have 2 expensive space heaters,I forget the brand but they were pricey. I run them in my basement for a little extra boost in the temps for at least a couple hours a day and my electric bills maybe an extra 30-40 a month. If i were paying an extra 100-300 a month I would never use them at all. I agree with the above poster that a new heater used correctly can be a tremendous help.

[Cambium]

You guys are forgetting...

Originally Posted by nep321

I had to set the heat to 78 degrees in order to feel comfortable.

Anything involving electric for someone who likes it hot inside is a No No.

But again... if money isnt an issue, go for it.

[Cambium]

Do you guys see anything abnormal here? I dont. LOL

Hint... Its how I like my inside temperature.

This is from my weather console inside which measure the indoor air temp and reads the wireless data from outside.

[Lincolnian]

Originally Posted by Cambium

Do you guys see anything abnormal here? I dont. LOL

Hint... Its how I like my inside temperature.

This is from my weather console inside which measure the indoor air temp and reads the wireless data from outside.

Nice! That's an impressive display of data.

I have a remote outside air sensor on my alarm clock which projects the temp on the wall. I often wake up at night and find myself checking the temp along with the time. I must say it sometimes impacts how quickly I jump out of bed in the morning when I see it's near 0 degrees F.

[nep321]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

For a 1300 sf house, you're looking at $400+ for heat each month. Make sure you keep an eye on how much oil you have so you don't run out.

But, aren't you considering moving? Why buy a home if you're looking to switch jobs?

Yeah I am. Now I'm strongly considering moving to Phoenix, AZ. I visited once and thought it was visually stunning and the winter weather was phenomenal, with daily highs in the 60s. If I move there, I'll never have a heat bill ever! I can easily handle extreme heat, if dressed properly. Plus, it's a dry heat there. And housing is affordable. There's also a much larger gay population than Hartford.

[Wilton2ParkAve]

Electric bills can easily reach $300 in Arizona. Although housing is cheaper, your salary will likely be scaled accordingly. I also have my doubts that you will be happy anywhere.

[nep321]

Originally Posted by Wilton2ParkAve

Electric bills can easily reach $300 in Arizona. Although housing is cheaper, your salary will likely be scaled accordingly. I also have my doubts that you will be happy anywhere.

I don't mind paying $300 a month for just 4 months of electric. And more of the housing in AZ is newer and in much better condition than CT homes, due to less weathering and aged construction. If you don't think I can be happy anywhere, then I guess it doesn't matter where I live -- I have the freedom to live anywhere then!

But like I've said before, most people in this forum are biased and believe that CT is the absolute best possible place to live in the U.S., even if you're young, single, gay and don't want to pay too much for living costs. They still recommend CT no matter what, even though it's loaded with old people and families. Sorry, but the dating pool for a gay 28 yo in CT is lacking bigtime. Heck, even for straight people my age, it is lacking bigtime.