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IS THERE A SMALL SOLAR PANEL AVAILABLE THAT WOULD PROVIDE ENOUGH POWER TO RUN A SMALL SPACE HEATER OR FAN?
Apr 12th
Question by dedilus machine:
Is there a small solar panel available that would provide enough power to run a small space heater or fan?
I live in a townhouse and the association doesn’t grant roof top solar panels or anything that is visible from the street.
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Q&A: HOW MUCH ELECTRICITY CAN YOU SAVE BY TURNING DOWN YOUR WATER HEATER?
Apr 6th
Question by regine16r:
How much electricity can you save by turning down your water heater?
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DOES PUTTING AN INSULATING BLANKET AROUND A HOT-WATER HEATER REALLY SAVE ENERGY?
Feb 20th
Question by bonzo_dog:
Does putting an insulating blanket around a hot-water heater really save energy?
I have read a couple of print sources recommending this, but a handyman that I know claimed that they are really useless.
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HAS ANYONE EVER TRIED TO SAVE ON ELECTRICITY BY JUST HEATING ONE ROOM WITH A PLUG IN HEATER?
Nov 29th
Question by BoxcutterBenny2086:
Has anyone ever tried to save on electricity by just heating ONE room with a plug in heater?
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WHAT TEMPERATURE WOULD YOU TURN YOUR HEATER ON TO IN THE WINTER TIME TO KEEP YOU WARM AND STILL SAVE ENERGY?
Jul 26th
Question by candy:
what temperature would you turn your heater on to in the winter time to keep you warm and still save energy?
If there is such a thing! I am visiting a cousin out of town and I tend to stay colder than he does which means I need more heat in the home for a longer period of time. I do not think that there is such a thing as saving energy while still trying to keep warm unless you just save your energy by freezing. stingy mo..
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CAN I BUY ONE SOLAR PANEL AND SIMPLY INSTALL IT MYSELF TO GENERATE ENOUGH POWER TO RUN ONE SMALL HEATER?
Jun 4th
Question by Marc G:
Can I purchase one solar panel and simply install it myself to generate enough power to run one small heater?
I dont want to yet convert my whole home to Solar – but i thought it must be simple enough to purchase one panel for a few hundred dollars that could run a small heater in my home just to keep the chill down – any suggestions?
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Q&A: CAN SOMEONE RECOMMEND AN ENERGY SAVING HEATER?
May 3rd
Question by Hazey:
Can someone advocate an energy saving heater?
I currently have forced air in my home except in my basement. My sister is staying downstairs and due to the cold weather is using a space heater. Can someone please advocate an energy efficent heater that I might purchase?
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IS ENERGY SAVING BETTER WITH THERMOSTAT OR SPACE HEATER?
Mar 16th
Question by Minu:
Is energy saving superior with thermostat or space heater?
Hi All,
I live in an apartment in CA and for heating we are using the thermostat that is built in with the apartment. Since we have started using the thermostat, our energy bills have sky rocketed. Is buying and using a Space heater a superior option. If there are any other energy saving options, pls let me know
Thanks in advance
Meena
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CAN YOU RECOMMEND AN ENERGY SAVING HEATER FOR A BEDROOM?
Feb 2nd
Question by Elva X:
can you advocate an energy saving heater for a bedroom?
can you advocate an energy saving heater for a bedroom?
i need to purchase a heater or suchlike for a cold artic bedroom! can anyone advocate a heater that is low cost to run as i heard that electric convector heaters are costly to run? argos have lots but i want one which is not gona give me more extortionate electric bills which are already extortionate. Thanks!
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SAVE ENERGY BY TURNING WATER HEATER OFF?
Dec 27th
Question by cardinalrules:
save energy by turning water heater off?
a friend recently told us that he turns the water heater in his home off in the late morning, after taking a shower, and turns it back on early morning, about an hour before he showers. does this actually save energy/money? will doing this damage the water heater?
i know people turn water heaters off during extended periods of time (e.g. vacations), but is the day-to-day solution a good one?
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