How much does a 1500-watt heater cost per hour?
A 1500-watt heater costs $0.19/hour at 12.35¢/kWh (Idaho, the cheapest state), $0.28/hour at the US average of 18.44¢/kWh, and $0.78/hour at 52¢/kWh (Hawaii).
How much does a 500-watt heater cost per hour?
A 500-watt heater costs $0.06/hour at 12.35¢/kWh (Idaho), $0.09/hour at the US average of 18.44¢/kWh, and $0.26/hour at 52¢/kWh (Hawaii).
What is the cheapest heater to run per hour?
A 200-watt personal heater costs about $0.04/hour at the US average rate. It only warms the space immediately around you, though — on the usual 10 watts per square foot rule it is nowhere near enough for a room.
Does a higher wattage heater always cost more per hour?
Yes — cost per hour is directly proportional to wattage. A 2000W heater costs exactly twice as much per hour as a 1000W heater. However, it also produces twice as much heat.