Mark R asked:
I have radiant electric heat in the ceiling … yes in the ceiling… I have a tri-level house about 1700sq ft I pay approximate a 185 dollar budget monthly electric bill. This bill covers all my electricity for the house (lights, water heater, washer, dryer, HEAT, pool pump, etc)I live in Northern PA where winters can be quite cold….
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I have radiant electric heat in the ceiling … yes in the ceiling… I have a tri-level house about 1700sq ft I pay approximate a 185 dollar budget monthly electric bill. This bill covers all my electricity for the house (lights, water heater, washer, dryer, HEAT, pool pump, etc)I live in Northern PA where winters can be quite cold….
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5 Responses to “Is Radiant Electric Heat in the ceiling good? Do I pay too much to heat my house?”
It’s a reasonable bill.
The heating should really be on the base, as heat rises, though.
You can reduce your further if you switch to fluorescent lighting, used ceiling fan (to push the hot air down).
If it is in the ceiling it is intended to heat the room directly above not below
As you know heat rises, so if it is in the ceiling, some of it is being wasted.
Do you have ceiling fans—-they will help push the heat to the floor
I think over $2000 a year is very high
I pay about 900 same sq ft in Illinois
sounds to me like you have a inexpensive electric bill for your area ,and house ,as long as it keeps you warm enough.
No that is not to much if you had gas furnace it would cost over 100 a month and ovar a 100 a month for elec. That is a good sized house. I am going to put a heat pump in next summer have a good day