Question: is reverse cycle air conditioning expensive to run?
Answer: The average reverse cycle air conditioner costs around $0.13 – $0.36 per hour to run for heating purposes. An electric radiant heater costs about the same at $0.36 per hour, as does an electric panel heater at $0.43, but neither of these will heat as large an area. A gas heater costs more at $0.43 – $0.51 per hour.