Winter is here, the weather is getting colder, and heating devices are becoming more and more popular. Currently, there are various heating devices available on the market such as heaters, fans, and radiators…
Just like air conditioners, the demand for heating devices in households increases during peak cold periods. When the demand increases, it means that the devices will have to operate for a long time and with high power consumption. So the question arises, do heating devices consume a lot of electricity, which is a concern for many families.
Experts give the answer
Experienced experts in appliances and electrical engineering have conducted numerous tests to measure the electricity consumption of heating devices.
The first device is an oil heater. Quang Hanh Electrical Appliance Distributor has also provided information on the amount of money to pay for using an oil heater for users’ reference. Specifically, this unit stated that a maximum capacity oil heater is 2000W, and it operates at an average power of 1000-1500W, 5-6 hours/day, which can consume an average of 6-7 kWh/night. Calculated based on an average household electricity price of 2800 VND/kWh, the amount to be paid for using the device continuously every day for 1 month is 400,000 – 500,000 VND.
Next is the fan heater. Justin Harrison, an expert specializing in electrical device testing in Brazil, conducted the following test. He turned on a device with a power of about 1800W for 2 minutes, and the result showed a cost of 0.16 R (Brazilian currency). So in an hour, the device consumes a total of 4.80 R, and in 8 hours, it consumes 38.40 R.
Previously, Harrison also tested an oil heater and calculated that it would consume 28.80 R for 8 hours. Therefore, the fan heater that Harrison tested consumes more electricity than the oil heater.
Justin Harrison continues the testing with a fan heater (Video by Justin Harrison)
Finally, there is a wall-mounted heater, also known as Electric Baseboard Heaters.
Alex Blenkam, a young man from Canada – an experienced salesperson, pointed out: “The device has a cheap purchase and installation cost, but it has a high operating cost.” Specifically, the young man assumed a house with 5 large rooms, installed 5 heaters with a power of 1000W, and ran them for 8 hours/day. The electricity consumption of the devices would be about 40 kWh/day.
Looking at the numbers above, it can be seen that heating devices consume a lot of energy when operating during the winter. However, the measurements mentioned are relative. To know the exact electricity consumption of a device, users need to look at the power rating, usually clearly printed on the product packaging.
Experts also emphasize that despite their high energy consumption, using heating devices in households in cold regions throughout the year or during peak cold periods is very useful, especially for families with small children, the elderly, and people with respiratory diseases.
When purchasing new devices, users need to balance based on the usage space. In this way, the devices will be optimally efficient and avoid wasting energy. At the same time, choose devices from reputable brands, with clear origins, and especially avoid counterfeit products, fake products, or smuggled goods, which may pose safety risks during use.
Below are some other notes for using heating devices indoors safely and efficiently during winter, provided by the National Program on Energy Efficiency and Conservation (VNEEP):
– Do not leave the device on continuously throughout the day or for a long time at maximum heat or maximum power. This will overload the device and pose a potential fire hazard and consume a lot of energy.
– Do not turn heating devices on or off abruptly. Instead, when turning on, start at a low setting and gradually increase. When turning off, decrease the setting gradually before turning off the device.
– Place heating devices in appropriate, well-ventilated positions, away from heat sources or other electrical devices. Especially, keep the devices out of the reach of children.
– When using heaters, it is possible to add humidifiers or air purifiers in the room to balance the humidity.
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