How Much Does Power Heat Pro Cost to Run?
Short answer: about 31¢ per hour on full power at a typical US electricity price of 17¢ per kWh – less on a lower setting or once the thermostat starts cycling.
The simple math
Power Heat Pro is rated at 1800 watts. On full power it uses 1.8 kilowatt-hours (kWh) every hour. Multiply that by your electricity price (it's on your bill, in cents per kWh).
| Running on full power | Energy | at 13¢/kWh | at 17¢/kWh | at 25¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hours | 1.8 kWh | $0.23 | $0.31 | $0.45 |
| 4 hours | 7.2 kWh | $0.94 | $1.22 | $1.80 |
| 8 hours | 14.4 kWh | $1.87 | $2.45 | $3.60 |
Full-power figures. The seller doesn't state the wattage of the low setting. With the thermostat set, the heater switches itself off and on, so real use is usually lower than this table.
What about a whole month?
Four hours a day on full power for 30 days is 216 kWh – about $37 a month at 17¢/kWh. Set a lower temperature or use the timer and it drops.
Can it lower your heating bill?
Yes – if you use it instead of heating the whole house. Turn the central thermostat down a few degrees and keep only the room you're in warm. If you run it on top of your normal heating, your bill goes up. The bill-savings stories on the sales page are individual anecdotes, not measured results.
5 ways to keep the cost down
- Use the thermostat instead of running it flat-out.
- Close the door of the room you're heating.
- Use the timer so it switches off when you're done.
- Use low heat for small rooms and mild days.
- Turn it off when you leave the room.
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