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patisme24 t1_j6in9ll wrote

Reply to comment by zombienutz1 in who recently got a heating oil bill? by lottabigbluewater

Definitely use the oil filled radiator ones!! Because they don't use a fan or any type of motor, they are FAR more efficient! I've used one for years and it doesn't add much to the electric bill but makes a HUGE difference in the temperature of our apartment.

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largeb789 t1_j6jpvcp wrote

All resistive electric heaters are 100% efficient. Even the fan warms the air with as much energy as you put in. The oil filled ones do feel more comfortable since they have more of a radiative heat, but they won't save you any money if you use them to heat the room to the same temp.

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Soci3talCollaps3 t1_j6lnvm1 wrote

Exactly. Because "inefficiency" in any device is just energy that got converted to heat, which is what you want anyways in this case. I don't worry much about leaving my indoor lights on in winter for much the same reason, though some of that energy does escape out the window as light.

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