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Ask the Expert: Are Space Heaters Energy Suckers?

Building Technology, HVAC December 14, 2016 Amanda Gasse

Or Can I Keep Mine Plugged in at Work and Not Feel Guilty? Long Vu, ERS, for Zondits Answer: In terms of energy usage, space heaters use a similar amount of energy to heat up a space as central heating systems do. In fact, space heaters have higher efficiency since almost 100% of the fuel […]

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