Space heater electricity cost (1500W)
A typical portable heater draws about 1,500 W on high. At 4 hours/day: energy = 1500 × 4 ÷ 1000 = 6 kWh/day.
- At 16¢/kWh → $0.96/day
- 30-day month → $28.80
- If used 90 days/year → ≈ $86.40/year (not a full 365-day run)
Thermostats cycle; real averages may be lower. Plug in your rate on the electricity cost calculator.