I have a 2 story townhome. If I run the central heating unit, it is too hot upstairs and not hot enough downstairs. I usually turn the oven on about 300 degrees for about 2 hours. That seems to warm up the downstairs fine. I have the thermostat set on 70. Is it cheaper to turn the oven on for about 2 or 3 hours, or turn the thermostat up higher?
2007-12-22 07:51:10 · 8 answers · asked by Joy W 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
it would be better to get the air circulating between both floors , to even out the temperatures top to bottom in your house. you have to provide a cold air return to the heating unit, assuming you have forced air heating.
as for heating with the stove, among many things i assume it is an electric stove. but, how is the home heated? electric, gas, oil? it would partly depend of the price of these various fuels and the efficiency of the heater.
2007-12-22 08:00:30 · answer #1 · answered by foobarstinky77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm gonna assume that since there is 7 people living in a 3 story home, it's an older home. First, go from room to room and cover all windows in plastic. These kits are every place you go right now. Tis the season to freeze! You would be surprised how much warmer the rooms will be if you cover all of them, whether or not you think they leak or not. Cover them. If there are gaps under doors, use rolled up towels to block the drafts there. Your best bet for portable heat is to buy a kerosene heater. You can usually find those at places like Lowe's and Menard's. It won't run your electric bill up to use it. Space heaters run your bill up, even if it's only a few extra bucks a month, but if there were 7 running, you'd be better off turning the central heat on. Which, isn't all the expensive to run if you have the thermostat set at around 60-63 degrees. Electric blankets are a great idea. So is anything wool, like socks and sweaters. Really helps retain body heat. Thermal undies are a God send this time of year too. And remember, it's Christmas time. Use your oven to bake all kinda of cookies and pies and breads and cakes and casseroles. Using the oven for a few hours a day won't cause your heating bill to go though the roof, and it will give you some temporary heat. I like to bake when it's cold out for that reason alone. The warmth! :) I live in a small older leaky home, so I know what your having to deal with. :) Hope some of this helps.
2016-04-10 13:12:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Close the upstairs vents and turn on the central heat. You can also use space heaters to suppliment. Running an oven to warm your house is not only risky, but foolish.
2007-12-22 12:40:39 · answer #3 · answered by Marc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Joy! The oven and the refrigerator are the most expensive appliances that you run in the house. To warm the "cold" spots in my house, I use a small fan/heater that I bought at walmart for $10 and it heats a room very quickly!
2007-12-22 08:01:51 · answer #4 · answered by B T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shut the vents upstairs, or get a ceiling fan that can be run in both directions. In the summer you can pull the air up, and in the winter you can push the hot air down.
2007-12-22 10:55:56 · answer #5 · answered by Solanum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually the oven uses more amps than your central heat in turn using more power.
2007-12-22 08:23:36 · answer #6 · answered by Helen M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shut the vents in the upstairs run the furnace ,
2007-12-22 10:22:26 · answer #7 · answered by William B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
central heat because its cheaper not to burn the house down :)
2007-12-22 08:18:29 · answer #8 · answered by caprice979 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋