how much electricity does a portable heater draw
A typical portable space heater will generally use 1,500 watts on the high setting. This 1,500 watt heater running for 5 hours a day during a 30-day month will cost $22.50 at a rate of $0.10 per kilowatt hour. Check your local rates to determine actual cost per kilowatt hour.ortable space heaters are small, electric resistance heating units. Regardless of the shape, size or type of electric heating element found in an electric space heater, virtually all power drawn is converted into heat. The cost of operating an electric heater depends on how much heat the unit is delivering.