{"id":140708,"date":"2023-11-15T09:13:11","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T09:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magdelaine.net\/?p=140708"},"modified":"2023-11-15T09:13:11","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T09:13:11","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-use-an-electric-heater-for-an-evening-and-has-it-increased-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magdelaine.net\/lifestyle\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-use-an-electric-heater-for-an-evening-and-has-it-increased-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to use an electric heater for an evening – and has it increased? | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

AS temperatures drop, many of us are still looking for cheap ways to heat our homes during chillier days.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Electric heaters\u00a0can offer a different solution to traditional central heating – but there are pitfalls to using them.<\/p>\n

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Below, we look at the running costs of an electric heater.<\/p>\n

An electric heater is a plug-in device that works as electricity is passed through a resistor and converted into heat. <\/p>\n

The portable appliances are usually cheap and seem like an obvious solution to staying warm.<\/p>\n

Because you can apply the heat directly at you and warm up just the room you're using, you'd think it would be a cheaper alternative to turning on the heating. <\/p>\n

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But actually, these types of heaters actually use a lot more energy than you think.<\/p>\n

Here's the equation you use to work out how much your devices are costing you: <\/p>\n

Cost = power (kilowatt) x cost of one kWh (pence) x the length of time (just the one off meal, or over a week or month.)<\/p>\n

How much to run an electric heater? <\/h2>\n

According to price comparison site Uswitch, the average households uses a plug-in electric heater for around an hour a week.<\/p>\n

It costs around 55p to run the device for an hour, so this works out at around \u00a328.62 a year.<\/p>\n

Of course, this price will vary depending on how long you use the device for. <\/p>\n

For example, if you have an electric heater on in the living room and one in the bedroom, this will add \u00a357.24 to your energy bill.<\/p>\n

If you want a cheaper alternative, a log burner might be a cheaper solution.<\/p>\n

Or you could cosy up under an electric blanket.<\/p>\n

We have also revealed how to use a thermostat to save on your bills.<\/p>\n

Risks to keep in mind<\/h2>\n

Just because electric heaters might cost you less, there are still risks\u00a0to consider when using them.<\/p>\n

Because the hot bars on electric heaters are exposed, they could\u00a0easily spark a fire\u00a0if they come into contact with\u00a0household items.<\/p>\n

Here are some points to consider first if you've bought an electrical heater and plan to use it:<\/p>\n