doug
we live in the northeast,and have a 1200 sq ft ranch home.currently,we are using radiant electric heat located in the ceiling.i am considering installing a wall mount radiant propane heater with a blower.is this an economical move.we supplement with a fireplace.
thanks.
Answer
Well... Ohanna gave you the $10 answer already. Propane beats electric every time for heat production.
However it is also worth note that "supplementing" heat with a fireplace is not a good practice either. You will feel the fireplace heat radiating in the room the fireplace is in, but the fireplace use will also speed up the homes stack effect air loss and result in higher bills. WP&L energy sent a note in their newsletter that regular fireplace use can make your heating bill go up 20%. I know it sounds counter intuitive but it is true, and you can ask any energy rater about it.
Your better off plugging the fireplace chimney flue with a chimney balloon and using propane heat to warm the interior air. That is the efficient solution.
Well... Ohanna gave you the $10 answer already. Propane beats electric every time for heat production.
However it is also worth note that "supplementing" heat with a fireplace is not a good practice either. You will feel the fireplace heat radiating in the room the fireplace is in, but the fireplace use will also speed up the homes stack effect air loss and result in higher bills. WP&L energy sent a note in their newsletter that regular fireplace use can make your heating bill go up 20%. I know it sounds counter intuitive but it is true, and you can ask any energy rater about it.
Your better off plugging the fireplace chimney flue with a chimney balloon and using propane heat to warm the interior air. That is the efficient solution.
Electric wall mount fireplace question?
Kevin K.
Thinking about getting a new electric wall mount fireplace. Any one have one? If so, pros and cons?
Answer
They look great and they add a touch of class to the room. On full heat output they can be costly to run.
They look great and they add a touch of class to the room. On full heat output they can be costly to run.
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