Which is more $ effecient for a very old small place in WY? Old gas furnace in room, or electric space heaters throughout?
2007-03-02 12:20:53 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
As far as the second part of your question, electric resistance space heaters are the least energy efficient, and the most expensive, way to heat something up. Gas is more efficient, and is usually cheep (a lot of your electricity is made by burning fossil fuels like gas in the first place). Gas heaters produce Carbon Monoxide, so be careful!
I don't know about the microwave vs. the stovetop, though. I would guess that the microwave is newer and therefore more efficient.
2007-03-02 12:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the size of the microwave and burner.(in watts). Leghth of the each has to operate to give the same result. A woodburner is the most efficient, but if thr place isn't insulated well, neither are efficient. Depends on what the utility company charges. I actually use both in my house. I set the thermostat about 62-65, use space heaters in the bedrooms while I sleep. Turn them off during the day. Bills have been pretty good this winter.
2007-03-02 20:55:56 · answer #2 · answered by Snowman38 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont do electric space heaters....i have an all electric house and my bill went up ALOT from running just one. doesnt help that house is all electric but the difference from the bill when not running one to the bill of running one....lets just say we dont run it anymore.
2007-03-02 20:29:12 · answer #3 · answered by bear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋