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Thought about using an electric fireplace. Not sure if that will count as a sufficient heat source.
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A fixed Electric baseboard with incorparated thermostat will be the cheapest solution. In that case you only have 1 wire to bring from breaker box.
if you do it youself that go under 200$ if you need 2500 watts or less. Dont forget to check you local electrical code before doing this yourself.
check the link to know how many watts you need.
PS.: dont forget that a non fixed heater like electric fireplace you buy at waltmart (or anywhere) cannot be considered as permanent heating source.
A fixed Electric baseboard with incorparated thermostat will be the cheapest solution. In that case you only have 1 wire to bring from breaker box.
if you do it youself that go under 200$ if you need 2500 watts or less. Dont forget to check you local electrical code before doing this yourself.
check the link to know how many watts you need.
PS.: dont forget that a non fixed heater like electric fireplace you buy at waltmart (or anywhere) cannot be considered as permanent heating source.
Any tips for lowering the cost of heating a home with oil heat, besides turning the heat down ;-D?
hmm
I am thinking for next winter about possibly using space heaters. Or even an electric fireplace which would be both pleasing to the eye and warm. I live in New England.
A wood stove! Why didn't I think of this before... I guess I had to post the question to realize the answer myself... ;-D
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Don't forget the old standbys: insulation, air infiltration (does your local power company offer energy audits?), poor heat circulation within a room (are you heating the ceiling while your feet freeze?), more efficient windows and/or window films, insulated draperies or shutters closed at night, and the remarkably effective old camping standby that if your hands or feet are cold, put on a hat (up to 30% of body heat is lost through the head).
The very cheapest energy is that which you do not use.
One thing you do have to be careful of with a tighter and possibly cooler house: condensation on interior surfaces is a leading cause of mold. Air to air heat exchangers can increase air circulation while retaining heat.
Don't forget the old standbys: insulation, air infiltration (does your local power company offer energy audits?), poor heat circulation within a room (are you heating the ceiling while your feet freeze?), more efficient windows and/or window films, insulated draperies or shutters closed at night, and the remarkably effective old camping standby that if your hands or feet are cold, put on a hat (up to 30% of body heat is lost through the head).
The very cheapest energy is that which you do not use.
One thing you do have to be careful of with a tighter and possibly cooler house: condensation on interior surfaces is a leading cause of mold. Air to air heat exchangers can increase air circulation while retaining heat.
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