Most efficient way of heating a bedroom?

fredsredhat · Traffic Copper Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Karma :

I have to heat a large room, but the central heating is, for a few reasons, not heating. So what's the most efficient way of heating it using electricity? I've got a 2000kw oil radiator but it only takes the chill out, it doesn't get warm. the box says max 14p an hour so across 6 hrs a day its 84p a day - roughly £25 a month - on top of my usual heating bills, just to make sure a room isn't cold. any advice would be appreciated. Nick.

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Think the box is a bit old. 2kW is 2 units an hour. Unit price will be at least 10p a unit during the day now, so it will cost you at least 20p an hour.

Beyond that just make sure the room is draft free (can get tape to make the windows and doors seal better). Double glaze the windows (even get the stick on clear film, be better than nothing).

All the best

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Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

Are your ceilings really high? , I recall Rene a girlie who was a friend of a friend, had a sort of hippy dome where she hung rugs from the walls and her house was like going into a tent , it was quite warm actually going in there, it trapped the heat I guess inside under the sheets.
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Depends .....

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iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

Whats the issue with the C/H. Might be better to sort that, than spend on eletric in the long run.

Might be a simple fix like bleeding rad, or if its got one of then thermo valves on rad, the little pin underneath the cap not got stuck in has it, very common problem and easily fixed with a pair of plyers and a bit of lube.
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Yeah but Itchy she didnt charge you for that time though did she? Mr. Green

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Jaloopa · Brolly Dolly Joined: 14 Sep 2007 Karma :

I just read that you sleep better if your room is cold and you have enough blankets to keep you warm. Something to do with a drop in temperature telling your body it's time to sleep.
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I hope you don't leave them all on standby.... Laughing

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TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

A ceiling fan set to "suck" instead of "blow", to move the warm air from the ceiling back down again works; all my rooms have one. Pick them up for £15 from Argos. It's great in the summer.
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aaron0288 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Karma :

As Luke said, an Xbox 360 + PC + TV etc all make for a very warm, if expensive room Thumbs Up

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Put a jumper on, My mum and sister have the heating on all the time I hate it I usually wear just my boxers or shorts around the house because it is so hot. I have my window open most of the year. I guess I'm just a Hot guy Rolling Eyes

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LustyLew · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

Get naked..? Might scare them into turning down the thermostat a few notches!! Laughing

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Cigaro · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Karma :

Remember soft furnishings are good insulators. Curtains, tapestries, rugs, etc are all good for keeping the heat in.