Used the AC. Also got a kotatsu. Fuck kerosene. There’s a reason other countries have outlawed them.
Gas fan heater warms up a room faster than an AC unit, and does not dry the air. Also does not smell like a kerosene heater. Only problem is that you need to have a gas outlet to use one.
In keeping the energy bills down, is an AC or electric space heater better?
Kerosene because when the power goes out, it still works.
Just open a window.
I don’t like having extra stuff in the house. AC is more than enough paired with humidifier. If you want to save electricity, get Kotatsu or Electric carpet. Electric carpets will save you so much money.
I personally use electric carpet on my bed too because e-carpet can usually get hotter than e-blankets.
Kerosene is generally a lot cheaper than AC or electric but you have to make sure the space you’re heating with it has some ventilation to allow fresh air in or it can be dangerous. Kerosine generally goes up and down with gasoline prices, so I’m not sure how cheap it actually will be this winter. Electric space heaters are probably the most expensive method of heating, especially if they don’t have a thermostat to control the heat. Otherwise, AC is probably the best choice if you don’t want the risk of kerosene or the surprise of an electricity bill dominated by an electric space heater.
AC with humidifier during the day. I’ve only ever used blankets at night.
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Used the AC. Also got a kotatsu. Fuck kerosene. There’s a reason other countries have outlawed them.
Gas fan heater warms up a room faster than an AC unit, and does not dry the air. Also does not smell like a kerosene heater. Only problem is that you need to have a gas outlet to use one.
In keeping the energy bills down, is an AC or electric space heater better?
Kerosene because when the power goes out, it still works.
Just open a window.
I don’t like having extra stuff in the house. AC is more than enough paired with humidifier. If you want to save electricity, get Kotatsu or Electric carpet. Electric carpets will save you so much money.
I personally use electric carpet on my bed too because e-carpet can usually get hotter than e-blankets.
Kerosene is generally a lot cheaper than AC or electric but you have to make sure the space you’re heating with it has some ventilation to allow fresh air in or it can be dangerous. Kerosine generally goes up and down with gasoline prices, so I’m not sure how cheap it actually will be this winter. Electric space heaters are probably the most expensive method of heating, especially if they don’t have a thermostat to control the heat. Otherwise, AC is probably the best choice if you don’t want the risk of kerosene or the surprise of an electricity bill dominated by an electric space heater.
AC with humidifier during the day. I’ve only ever used blankets at night.