

Meanwhile a typical 2000W fan heater would cost 68p per hour per fan heater. This estimate is based on a three-bedroom house with two to three people living in it.

If comparing the cost of central heating per hour versus how much a typical fan heater (2000W) costs to run per hour, it is likely to be cheaper to run your central heating rather than relying on fan heaters to heat your entire home.Ĭentral heating costs per hour are estimated at 12p per hour for gas central heating and 13p an hour for a heat pump, according to heating expert Martyn Bridges, who is director of technical services at Worcester Bosch. Is it cheaper to run a fan heater than central heating?

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This all depends on the wattage of your fan heater but as a guide, a 500 watt heater like this portable mini one for £25.99 on Amazon (opens in new tab) would cost 17p per hour, while a more powerful 2000 watt heater, like this £23.27 StayWarm fan heater (opens in new tab), would cost 68p per hour. How much does it cost to run a fan heater per hour? They can also be installed in the wall or ceiling of a room. Fan heaters can be moved between rooms and some are so small they can be placed on a desktop.
