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Entries from December 27th, 2008

Changing from OIl boiler to electric baseboard heating?

December 27th, 2008 · 4 Comments · Other - Home & Garden

BJ B asked: I currently have an oil fueled hot water heating system and am looking for a less expensive way to heat my house now that gas is $4/gallon. There is no gas hookup into my house - what about electric baseboard heat? Would it be less expensive overall?Pearl

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when using electric heating, is it better to leave it on or turn it off when not needed? 10 points?

December 25th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Other - Home & Garden

Miss Ritt asked: my father called the electric company because the bill was so high, and he said he always turns the heat off to save energy when it is not cold. He said they told him it is better to just leave the heat on at like 60 something. Is this true? Like will [...]

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I have baseboard electric heating and I would like to now, If it is better to leave heat on low all day or?

December 25th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Maintenance & Repairs

kag6667 asked: turn on only when i need it. All rooms are controlled seperatly. I only use the living room and master bedrooms heat. but should I keep turning them off when not using the room, or leave them on.Lauren

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Electric heat vs. gas and oil home heating , how much more expensive is electric % wise ?

December 24th, 2008 · 6 Comments · Maintenance & Repairs

Mike Keel asked: Of course this question is considering insalation being the same. I heard electric is 75 % more, sound right ? Also Florida gas, oil, and electric bills persay I heard are double that of Tennisee, is it and how can I find out by county ?Matteo

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When it comes to heating a home which is cheaper Gas, Electric, or Heating Oil?

December 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment · Other - Home & Garden

KeefUps asked: In and around Washgton D.C. area is where I live.
Currently I’m using heating oil and the monthly rates seem outrageous!Lydia

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Electric stove heating element?

December 21st, 2008 · 8 Comments · Maintenance & Repairs

paul67337 asked: This is for a rental property. The electric stovetop works but the oven does not. I took out the heating element and put it on a multimeter and checked for resistance. It showed 0.00 Ohms. Is the element bad or is something wrong inside the oven?Albert

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Whats cheaper for heating an apartment? plug in heaters or electric heating?

December 16th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Other - Home & Garden

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What are some useful heating tips for electric heating this winter?

December 14th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Other - Home & Garden

Bella Goth asked: This is my first winter living in my own apartment and I’m not sure what heating tips I should keep in mind. It is electric heat. Does it really make a difference what temp you keep it on? (such as 68 instead of 72?) Is it important to turn [...]

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My gas bill is about $18 but $8 of this is for the service. Electric heating reduces my bill (heat less space

December 13th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Do It Yourself (DIY)

john e asked: So I want to figure how much current is needed so I can eliminate gas and save the $8 a month. I dont know if there are enough amps.Eric

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I need heat i just moved into a new apartment electric company dont come till monday any way i can get heat?

December 3rd, 2008 · Comments Off · Maintenance & Repairs

chevelle c asked: like i dunno something battery operated or anything its just for one night any waysPaul

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