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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

ConcernedCanuk

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5. Block heater saves $$

Reply to laundry_queen (Reply #3)

Sun Jan 19, 2014, 03:08 AM

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Think about it - 2-3 hours on a block heater costs 30 cents maybe? (most block heaters use less than 1/2 kw per hour).

And car warmers - 1000 watt car warmer for 1 hour - maybe 20 cents of hydro?

You can use timers if on a regular schedule, or just go plug them in a few hours before a planned trip.

It took me a decade or two to realize it was MUCH cheaper to use hydro instead of gas to get the car comfy.

My engine, and my butt are happier

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An MPG tip for your car: Use defrost sparingly. [View all] Eleanors38 Jan 2014 OP

Thanks. Great suggestions. Curmudgeoness Jan 2014 #1

Your welcome. A lot of folks don't realize that your Eleanors38 Jan 2014 #2

Mine's manual laundry_queen Jan 2014 #3

My old cars didn't even have AC; made my choices easy. Eleanors38 Jan 2014 #4

Block heater saves $$ ConcernedCanuk Jan 2014 #5

Did not know that laundry_queen Jan 2014 #8

There are also battery warmers - look like them decorative toaster covers some use. ConcernedCanuk Jan 2014 #9

Now that I see it, I think my mom had one when we were little laundry_queen Jan 2014 #10

good idea arachadillo Jan 2014 #6

Thanks. Another benefit of using non-AC/hot coolant heat Eleanors38 Jan 2014 #7