Buying Electric Fireplaces

Gas Fireplace Vs Electric Heater?

I have a gas fireplace that I use to heat a small enclosed porch during the winter. My furnace is set at 62 and I do not turn in on until Dec 1 but my gas bills still seem high. The furnace does not run constantly. I have good windows and instilation. I was wondering if part of the problem is the gas fireplace running too much. Would an electric heater on the enclosed porch be cheaper to run, or would my electric bill go sky high. The gas fireplace only runs in the evening.

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  1. Comment by That one
    October 3, 2009 @ 11:35 am

    Gas Fireplace for me.

  2. Comment by Beautiful Disaster
    October 3, 2009 @ 4:16 pm

    I have a fireplace that hangs on the wall. I use that during the day. It saves money and cut my bill down by 110.

  3. Comment by aswkingf
    October 3, 2009 @ 10:23 pm

    You are probably seeing the higher price of heating fuel. The electric heater would lower your bill but not supply the amount of heat. It would still heat your porch but it would take longer to do it and maintain it.

  4. Comment by mark
    October 4, 2009 @ 5:23 am

    No gas is cheaper

  5. Comment by cuddly_l
    October 4, 2009 @ 8:57 am

    It would make ur electric bill go up high.
    Space heaters take a lot of power.
    Your furnace is on a good conservative temperature and you are doing okay. I don’t know why it is so high.
    I hope you got plenty of warm blankets.

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