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Which is cheaper to run400w Halogen Heater or Central Heating

Hi
Our 4 bedroom house have central heating running off a combi boiler but most radiators have no thermostatic valve.


we tend to use our kitchen diner most of the time.we have 400w Halogen heater.


If we want one room heated for 4-5 hours a day-which is cheaper to run?Central Heating or Halogen Heater

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  • Swipe
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    A 400w halogen heater will cost about 5p / hour. How much does your gas central heating cost to run per hour?
  • Swipe wrote: »
    A 400w halogen heater will cost about 5p / hour. How much does your gas central heating cost to run per hour?
    Thanks
    I don't know how much it costs me to run the central heating.
    Is there any other cheap to run but much better heating room heater?
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