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I'm looking into getting an electric fireplace for a my basement. Most of them have a power usage of about 1500watts. It would be running all day/all night but probably at least 5 nights a week for 2-6 hours at a time. Would this put a huge hit on my electric bill??
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This answer really depends on electric rate. Finding your fireplaces wattage is the first number you need. Then look at your electric bill and find the rate( mine is .087276). A 1500 watt fireplace will use approx. 360 KwH in a month if run as you state. So take the rate times that number and your getting about $31.50 a month for the usage. You then have to factor in all the charges that your electric company adds. Generally, at the rate you wish to use it, and depending on your rate, it should be no more than a total $50 extra dollars a month. However, if you have a gas furnace, you wouldn't be using it so your gas bill would be lower.
This answer really depends on electric rate. Finding your fireplaces wattage is the first number you need. Then look at your electric bill and find the rate( mine is .087276). A 1500 watt fireplace will use approx. 360 KwH in a month if run as you state. So take the rate times that number and your getting about $31.50 a month for the usage. You then have to factor in all the charges that your electric company adds. Generally, at the rate you wish to use it, and depending on your rate, it should be no more than a total $50 extra dollars a month. However, if you have a gas furnace, you wouldn't be using it so your gas bill would be lower.
Does anyone know if it is possible to power an electric fireplace & blower with only solar energy?
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Yes, it is possible even if it has heating elements. It sounds as if the Electric Fireplace has an electric heating element and a blower fan.
The higher the kilowatt rating of the connected load; the higher the cost to purchase and install a solar system to supply it.
A 50 watt system with Photo Voltaic module, batteries, controller, and invertor costs about $700.
A 600 watt system with Photo Voltaic module, batteries, controller, and invertor costs about $8,000.
Here is a good site which will further explain solar power.
http://www.speciesatrisk2004.ca/designing-power-solar.php
Good Luck.
Yes, it is possible even if it has heating elements. It sounds as if the Electric Fireplace has an electric heating element and a blower fan.
The higher the kilowatt rating of the connected load; the higher the cost to purchase and install a solar system to supply it.
A 50 watt system with Photo Voltaic module, batteries, controller, and invertor costs about $700.
A 600 watt system with Photo Voltaic module, batteries, controller, and invertor costs about $8,000.
Here is a good site which will further explain solar power.
http://www.speciesatrisk2004.ca/designing-power-solar.php
Good Luck.
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