HeatMe Pro Running Cost: How Much Does It Cost Per Hour?
HeatMe Pro draws up to 800W. Here's what that means in money, and what the "70% less power" claim really means.
Cost per hour at full power
UK
0.8 kWh × 25p ≈ 20p/hour
US
0.8 kWh × 17¢ ≈ 14¢/hour
Australia
0.8 kWh × 30c ≈ 24c/hour
Example prices per kWh – use the rate on your own bill. With the thermostat cycling off, the average cost per hour is usually lower.
About "up to 70% less power"
An 800W heater does use about 60% less power than a 2000W fan heater – and gives about 60% less heat. Electric resistance heaters all turn close to 100% of their electricity into heat. So HeatMe Pro saves money the same way any small heater does: by heating a small space instead of the whole house.
How to actually save with it
- Turn the central heating down a few degrees, or off in rooms you're not using.
- Use HeatMe Pro in the room you're in, close the door.
- Set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature, not the maximum.
- Use the timer so it switches off on its own.
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FAQ
How much electricity does HeatMe Pro use?
Up to 800W, which is 0.8 kWh per hour at full power. At 25p/kWh that's about 20p an hour; at 17¢/kWh about 14¢ an hour; at 30c/kWh about 24c an hour. The thermostat cycles it off once the room is warm, so average use is usually lower.
Will HeatMe Pro lower my energy bill?
Only if you use it instead of heating the whole home – for example, turning the central heating down and warming just the room you're in. Used on top of your normal heating it adds to your bill.
Is it cheaper to run than a normal heater?
Per hour, yes, because it draws 800W instead of around 2000W. But it also gives out less heat. All plug-in electric heaters convert almost all their electricity into heat, so none is 'more efficient' at that – the difference is how much heat you need.