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Electric Heat is 100% energy efficient in the sense that all the incoming electric energy is converted to heat. All resistive heaters do exactly the same thing with the electric energy they use: convert it all to heat. |
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| Author: Ben Castonguay |
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Electric Heat is 100% energy efficient in the sense that all the incoming electric energy is converted to heat.
All resistive heaters do exactly the same thing with the electric energy they use: convert it all to heat. They only differ in how they distribute it into the house. There are three forms of heat, radiant, convective and conductive. They are absolutely equivalent because, regardless of its form, heat is always measured in calories (metric), or BTU's (English). Electric space heaters can be radiant, or convective, or some combination of both.
Regardless of type, the amount of heat generated is always exactly proportional to the amount of electrical power the device consumes. All electrical heaters are exactly 100% efficient. They all provide exactly the same number of calories for a given quantity of electrical energy. The only difference between various space heaters is the form of heat they produce. Remember, temperature is NOT a measure of heat; it's a measure of kinetic energy. Your subjective experience (warmer-colder) has no bearing whatsoever on the efficiency of the various types of space heaters.
It is comforting to know that you'll always get (calories) exactly what you pay for (kilowatt-hours) with an electric heater. When looking for an efficient electric heater, to improve you bottom line / lower your utility bills the efficiency is going to come from a tighter house many factors contribute to heat loss. Age of the house, condition of windows and doors, effectiveness of insulation (if there is any at all), and the type of heating system are all important. Have your local energy company come to assess these areas. They can give you the best ways to save.
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