How much of a hit does using this give your electric bill?
1239346
The heater is rated at 1.5 killowatts (1500W) and the average cost of electricity in the US is $.12kw/hr. So at the recommended/max treatment time of 6hrs they all multiply together to get $1.08 per run.
1239347
It depends on your electric costs. I figured $16 to $20 for a fully loaded 50 pound bag. Take out the clothes for a wash/dry and do bag with other stuff and it is $5 too $8.
1239348
I didn't see much impact on my electric bill and I ran it around the clock for about a week sterilizing everything from my bedroom.
1239349
I don't have a bill to look at yet, but I bet its something like using an A/C alot. The little red part is a simple heater/fan with only two settings: on or off. Sorry can't give more info. I highly doubt the electricity cost comes close to the alternative, which I guess would be hiring a professional service to heat treat your things? And of course, I'd recommend wiping down, washing, or getting rid of anything you can, to keep the heat treating loads to a minimum.
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I purchased this unit last year. It is used to heat a 20x16 foot bedroom in our cellar. I measured its electricity usage using my "Kill-A-Watt" meter, in early March in Maine. As near as I can tell, using it all day (with its automatic thermostat to shut it off when not needed), it probably was "ON" approx. 4-7 hours per day in a cool March. Working the usage numbers to a per-month estimate, I came up with 470 KWH per March. At our KWH fees, that translated to approx. $63.33 per month. I had previously measured three other electric heaters using my "Kill-A-Watt" meter. All three used TWICE the electricity than this Lasko. I purchased this unit last year. It is used to heat a 20x16 foot bedroom in our cellar. I measured its electricity usage using my "Kill-A-Watt" meter, in early March in Maine. As near as I can tell, using it all day (with its automatic thermostat to shut it off when not needed), it probably was "ON" approx. 4-7 hours per day in a cool March. Working the usage numbers to a per-month estimate, I came up with 470 KWH per March. At our KWH fees, that translated to approx. $63.33 per month. I had previously measured three other electric heaters using my... » Read More I purchased this unit last year. It is used to heat a 20x16 foot bedroom in our cellar. I measured its electricity usage using my "Kill-A-Watt" meter, in early March in Maine. As near as I can tell, using it all day (with its automatic thermostat to shut it off when not needed), it probably was "ON" approx. 4-7 hours per day in a cool March. Working the usage numbers to a per-month estimate, I came up with 470 KWH per March. At our KWH fees, that translated to approx. $63.33 per month. I had previously measured three other electric heaters using my "Kill-A-Watt" meter. All three used TWICE the electricity than this Lasko. « Show Less
1542534
Depends 1st on what climate you're in, then if you are using heater supplemently or as sole heat source. Either way, unless you use a generator, it's going to use the electricity according to your variables.
1065435
I run mine on low speed most of the time and noticed a $20 savings on my first month. It wasn't a full month, so I'll know more this month. I'm sure there is an energy savings because PG&E; gave me a $100 rebate and it is an energy star.
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My electric bill was not increased by more than $20/month, but, I live in Colorado so I typically needed to use it only to cool the room off and then could turn it off at night. We were probably losing more energy from not having adequate insulation in our attic! We've moved since we last had to use the AC, but I was sure thankful to have it when needed. I think one thing I would change if I had to go back and buy it again would be to choose a unit with an auto on/off feature. The user must turn this one off or on.
2018711
I think ours must run about $30 a month and we live in a high electricity cost area. Friction heating ts a lot cheaper than using a heating element.
1333691
Too much. Its a decoration now. I don't use it. I got it to cut down on my electric heat costs but it went up after I started using it.
505039
Not sure, I use this at a room I rent when I travel for work and the electricity is included in my bill. Although they haven't said that it went up any. I have used it for two summers.
122257
I haven't noticed a change in electric consumption on my electric bill, of that helps. I have no idea if my neighbors ate using this product but because everything needs to be synced, I assume that it wouldn't be much of a problem.
417193
Hi Kim, my wife and I had the same concerns that you are having before we purchased our Duraflame. We used our Duraflame last winter and was very surprised at how little our electric bill went up. I can't tell you the exact numbers as to cost and electrical use but I can tell you not to worry about usage. Hope this helps. Bill
246076
I don't know because our electric bill is budgeted out by the month, so unless I take the bill before we bought the unit and the bill afterward to check the units used I wouldn't know. Sorry
2280305
Rose, as I have stated before, I don't know exactly the amount of electricity used, however, I do know that my electric bill went up only slightly, while we saved a surprising amount of propane. Very satisfied with the overall savings.
249701
Depending on your local electricity rates probably somewhere around $1.25 to 1.50 per unit a day. However as I remarked in my evaluation of the units.....Don't buy it!!! They crack and the company will not do anything about it!!
2149594
Only way to determine that is to 1. Check power bills before and after use or 2. Look at power consumption 1500w and multiply by cost per 1000w (1kw) you pay for electricity. My unit is used to get one room (150sq ft) in my 1700 square ft house really warm and this saves me money.
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My answer is probably useless... But I replied so you weren't left hanging. I hooked up my computer to it and set the cost for kW/h to what I think my service charges. After one month it cost me more to just run my computer than my entire cilco bill was. I am betting that is just me who did it wrong. I haven't tried very hard with it. I don't want to steer you away if you are planning on using it seriously and you are good at what you do. I would say it was of by 400%, but could have been me. THE DISPLAY IS VERY DIM.
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I made the mistake of leaving it running for a few weeks this winter so that it was ready whenever I wanted to use it. Big mistake. My electricity bill went from an average of $60-$75, to a whopping $235! Unfortunately, it's not really an option for me to keep it heated during the cold winter months (I live in Sacramento, CA).
1067111
I haven't noticed my electric bill go up. I assume it doesn't use any more electricity than a lamp or nightlight.