energy wise
How Much Is That Space Heater Really Costing You?
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February 1-30 Sweetheart Horseback Riding Robber's Cave Riding Stable, Wilburton
February 3-4 McAlester Pro Rodeo Southeast Expo Center, McAlester
February 3-5 Gun and Knife Show Poteau
February 18 Bridal Expo
Southeast Expo Center, McAlester
March 7 Trout Derby Robber's Cave State Park, Wilburton
March 14 4-H Clover 5K Run Red Oak
March 31 - April 1 Southeastern Oklahoma Wildlife Expo Southeast Expo Center, McAlester
April 5 Easter Egg Hunt Robber's Cave State Park, Wilburton
April 8
Mountain Gate Poker Run 201 1st Street, Talihina
April 8 An Evening at the Gallery 105 Reynolds Avenue, Poteau
April 11 Trash Off Day Robber's Cave State Park, Wilburton
April 18 Green Frog Festival Main Street, Wilburton
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up the central heat. This can be a cost effective strategy, but if you’re not careful it could increase your bill, instead.
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It's best to run a space heater when you need to heat just one or two rooms, or if you need temporary heat in an area like a garage or shed. For cold-sensitive people, it makes sense to use a space heater in the room they occupy most often, rather than overheating the whole house.
Be mindful of the costs, however, or these little heaters will cause your electric bill to skyrocket. When investigating high bill complaints from Kiamichi Electric members, a 1,500 watt space heater is often the culprit.
Do your own calculations for how much running one, two or three space heaters in your home would cost.
hen it's chilly outside, some co-op members flip on a space heater instead of turning
If a space heater is right for you, remember a few tips to save energy and money:
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If you’re using a space heater to heat the one or two rooms you use most, turn down your central heating so you don’t heat rooms you aren’t using.
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Close doors to rooms that are being heated to avoid heat loss.
• Turn off the heater when not in use or get a space heater with a timer feature.
• Purchase a heater with thermostat settings and use the lowest setting that you are comfortable with.
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Select a space heater that is the right size for the space you need to heat; most will have a sizing table on the box.
To visit with a co-op energy use specialist about making your home more energy efficient, please call 800-888-2731, or check out the energy saving services at
www.kiamichielectric.org.
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6 | january - february 2017 | Light Post
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