MamasHealth.com Home Energy Saving Tips Air conditioner tips Car maintenance Cold water loads Dishwasher tips Fireplace tips Get a furnace tune-up Insulate your home Maintain duct system Microwave it Plug up the holes Refrigerator tips Seal air leaks Use a compact bulb Use a ceiling fan Use a space heater Use your shades Water heater tips Windows: winter-proof Links Email Mama Tips to save the earth Earth friendly products Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	Use a Space Heater A space heater costs less to run than a furnace. Most space heaters cost about 20 cents per hour to operate. A furnace can cost up to $1.85 per hour to operate Types of space heaters Quartz A quartz heater heats an object without heating the air. It loses its effectiveness at 10 to 15 feet. Kerosene Kerosene heaters are uncommon. For safety reasons, they are prohibited by law from use in houses. Convection A convection heater has glowing coils that are exposed to the air, or uses electricity to heat a liquid. Convection heaters are often found in the bathrooms of older homes. Convection heaters warm air in a room. Some convection heaters have fans in them. The fan circulates the warm air. Tips for using Space heaters If you have a room that you can seal off, consider using a convection heater. If you have a home with high ceilings or open architecture, consider using a quartz heater. Don't leave the heater on if you don't need it. Buy a space heater that has an 'alarm' on it so you will know if it tips over.
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