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Quietside QSHC 091 9000 BTU Mini Split Heat Pump A C System Outdoor Unit
Quietside QSHC 091 9000 BTU Mini Split Heat Pump A C System Outdoor Unit
Paypal   US $200.00
EdgeStar 14K BTU Portable AC  Heater Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Heat  Fan
EdgeStar 14K BTU Portable AC Heater Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Heat Fan
Paypal   US $409.00
LG 18000 BTU Window Air Conditioner  Heater Portable AC w Heat Fan  Remote
LG 18000 BTU Window Air Conditioner Heater Portable AC w Heat Fan Remote
Paypal   US $629.00
Portable Air Conditioner AC  Heat Pump 13K BTU Dual Hose Compact A C  Heater
Portable Air Conditioner AC Heat Pump 13K BTU Dual Hose Compact A C Heater
Paypal   US $399.00
Portable Air Conditioner Compact AC  Heater A C  Heat Pump 12000 BTU
Portable Air Conditioner Compact AC Heater A C Heat Pump 12000 BTU
Paypal   US $389.00
Portable Air Conditioner Compact AC  Heater A C  Heat Pump 10000 BTU
Portable Air Conditioner Compact AC Heater A C Heat Pump 10000 BTU
Paypal   US $379.00
Portable Air Conditioner Compact AC  Heater A C  Heat Pump 9000 BTU
Portable Air Conditioner Compact AC Heater A C Heat Pump 9000 BTU
Paypal   US $329.00
14000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner  Heat Pump Whynter ARC 14SH  14000
14000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Heat Pump Whynter ARC 14SH 14000
Paypal   US $584.00
Mini Split AC Ductless Air Conditioner Heat Pump 30000 BTU Dual Zone A C Heater
Mini Split AC Ductless Air Conditioner Heat Pump 30000 BTU Dual Zone A C Heater
Paypal   US $2,086.00
24000 BTU Mini Split AC Air Conditioner Ductless Heat Pump Inverter 2 TON
24000 BTU Mini Split AC Air Conditioner Ductless Heat Pump Inverter 2 TON
Paypal   US $1,326.00
Ductless AC Heat Pump Mini Split Air Conditioner Energy Star Inverter 9K BTU
Ductless AC Heat Pump Mini Split Air Conditioner Energy Star Inverter 9K BTU
Paypal   US $1,077.00
3 TON Mini Ductless Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump 36000 BTU  16 SEER
3 TON Mini Ductless Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump 36000 BTU 16 SEER
Paypal   US $2,606.45
24000 BTU NEW SHINCO SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER INVERTER HEAT PUMP SEER 14
24000 BTU NEW SHINCO SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER INVERTER HEAT PUMP SEER 14
Paypal   US $1,405.04
GE ZONELINE SINGLE ROOM WALL AC AIR  HEAT 11800 BTU
GE ZONELINE SINGLE ROOM WALL AC AIR HEAT 11800 BTU
Paypal   US $799.99
LG LW1210HR 12000 BTU Window Air Conditioner with heat
LG LW1210HR 12000 BTU Window Air Conditioner with heat
Paypal   US $328.99
AIR CON DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT A C HEAT PUMP 13 SEER 18000 BTU 15 TON 25INSKIT
AIR CON DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT A C HEAT PUMP 13 SEER 18000 BTU 15 TON 25INSKIT
Paypal   US $976.00
KLIMAIRE DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP 13 SEER 24000 BTU 2 TON 16FT INST KIT
KLIMAIRE DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP 13 SEER 24000 BTU 2 TON 16FT INST KIT
Paypal   US $1,039.00
Sanyo 12XHS71 Ceiling Mounted Cassette Heat Pump System 13600 BTU 160 SEER
Sanyo 12XHS71 Ceiling Mounted Cassette Heat Pump System 13600 BTU 160 SEER
Paypal   US $1,550.00
9000 Btu Air Conditioner Heat Pump ductless mini split
9000 Btu Air Conditioner Heat Pump ductless mini split
Paypal   US $699.00
Frigidaire 9000 BTU Heat Cool Portable Air Conditioner FRA09EPT1
Frigidaire 9000 BTU Heat Cool Portable Air Conditioner FRA09EPT1
Paypal   US $389.00
Frigidaire 18500 BTU Median Air Conditioner with Heat FRA18EMU2
Frigidaire 18500 BTU Median Air Conditioner with Heat FRA18EMU2
Paypal   US $599.99
24000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump 2 Ton  25 feet lineset
24000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump 2 Ton 25 feet lineset
Paypal   US $1,131.00
SHINCO INVERTER DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT A C HEAT PUMP 18 SEER 9000 BTU 3 4 TON KIT
SHINCO INVERTER DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT A C HEAT PUMP 18 SEER 9000 BTU 3 4 TON KIT
Paypal   US $788.00
NEW SOLEUS AIR 12000 BTU PH3 12R 03 HEAT PUMP AC PORTABLE ELECTRIC SPACE HEATER
NEW SOLEUS AIR 12000 BTU PH3 12R 03 HEAT PUMP AC PORTABLE ELECTRIC SPACE HEATER
Paypal   US $438.98
GREE PTAC GAE07AB D 7000 BTU PTAC Air Conditioner with Electric Heat
GREE PTAC GAE07AB D 7000 BTU PTAC Air Conditioner with Electric Heat
Paypal   US $629.00
12000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump 12000 BTU Wall Heater
12000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump 12000 BTU Wall Heater
Paypal   US $642.00
LG LW7010HR 7000 BTU Window Air Conditioner with Heat
LG LW7010HR 7000 BTU Window Air Conditioner with Heat
Paypal   US $274.00
LOT of 10 Mini Split Air Conditioner A C  Heat Pump 9000 btu Soleus KFTHP 09
LOT of 10 Mini Split Air Conditioner A C Heat Pump 9000 btu Soleus KFTHP 09
Paypal   US $5,478.00
Mini Split A C Cooling Heat Pump  15 Feet Line Set 9000 btu Soleus KFTHP 09
Mini Split A C Cooling Heat Pump 15 Feet Line Set 9000 btu Soleus KFTHP 09
Paypal   US $669.00
Mini Split Air Conditioner  Heat Pump 9000 btu Gree 115 V 23 SEER
Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump 9000 btu Gree 115 V 23 SEER
Paypal   US $1,387.00
Mini Split Air Conditioner A C  Heat Pump 9000 btu Gree 115 V 23 SEER
Mini Split Air Conditioner A C Heat Pump 9000 btu Gree 115 V 23 SEER
Paypal   US $1,354.00
Mini Split Air Conditioner A C  Heat Pump 9000 btu Soleus KFTHP 09
Mini Split Air Conditioner A C Heat Pump 9000 btu Soleus KFTHP 09
Paypal   US $569.00
Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump  Inverter 9000 btu Soleus KFIHP 09
Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump Inverter 9000 btu Soleus KFIHP 09
Paypal   US $700.00
Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump  Inverter 9000 btu Soleus KFIHP 09
Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump Inverter 9000 btu Soleus KFIHP 09
Paypal   US $781.00
LOT of 6 Mini Split Air Conditioner A C  Heat Pump 12000 btu Soleus KFTZHP 12
LOT of 6 Mini Split Air Conditioner A C Heat Pump 12000 btu Soleus KFTZHP 12
Paypal   US $3,923.00
Mini Split A C Cooling  Heat Pump 12000 btu Soleus KFTHP 12
Mini Split A C Cooling Heat Pump 12000 btu Soleus KFTHP 12
Paypal   US $689.00
Mini Split A C Cooling Heat Pump  15 Feet Line Set 12000 btu Soleus KFTZHP 12
Mini Split A C Cooling Heat Pump 15 Feet Line Set 12000 btu Soleus KFTZHP 12
Paypal   US $780.00
Carrier Infinity 2 Ton Heat Pump 25HNA624A003 Puron 24000 BTU 15 SEER
Carrier Infinity 2 Ton Heat Pump 25HNA624A003 Puron 24000 BTU 15 SEER
Paypal   US $1,199.99
FIRST COMPANY 09SPX4HP 9000 BTU PACKAGE TERMINAL HEAT PUMP 154514
FIRST COMPANY 09SPX4HP 9000 BTU PACKAGE TERMINAL HEAT PUMP 154514
Paypal   US $450.00
GREE 12000 BTU 22 Seer Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump
GREE 12000 BTU 22 Seer Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump
Paypal   US $999.00
GREE 18000 BTU 20 Seer Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump
GREE 18000 BTU 20 Seer Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump
Paypal   US $1,199.00
GREE 24000 BTU 18 Seer Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump
GREE 24000 BTU 18 Seer Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump
Paypal   US $1,339.00
GREE 9000 BTU 23 Seer Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump
GREE 9000 BTU 23 Seer Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump
Paypal   US $979.00
GE ZONELINE 14K BTU PACKAGED AC AIR HEAT PUMP WALL UNIT
GE ZONELINE 14K BTU PACKAGED AC AIR HEAT PUMP WALL UNIT
Paypal   US $919.99
KLIMAIRE DUCTLESS INVERTER MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP 17 SEER 24000 BTU 2 TON16FT KIT
KLIMAIRE DUCTLESS INVERTER MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP 17 SEER 24000 BTU 2 TON16FT KIT
Paypal   US $6,000.00
Frigidaire 8000 BTU Heat Cool Window Air Conditioner FRA08PZU1
Frigidaire 8000 BTU Heat Cool Window Air Conditioner FRA08PZU1
Paypal   US $379.00
Frigidaire 12000 BTU Heat Cool Window Air Conditioner FRA12EZU2
Frigidaire 12000 BTU Heat Cool Window Air Conditioner FRA12EZU2
Paypal   US $469.00
Portable AC Air Conditioner  Heat Pump 13K BTU Dual Hose Compact A C  Heater
Portable AC Air Conditioner Heat Pump 13K BTU Dual Hose Compact A C Heater
Paypal   US $458.00
2 TON Ductless Mini Wall Split Air Conditioner AC Heat Pump 24000 BTU
2 TON Ductless Mini Wall Split Air Conditioner AC Heat Pump 24000 BTU
Paypal   US $1,136.00
14000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner Heat Pump 14000 BTU LX 140 AC
14000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner Heat Pump 14000 BTU LX 140 AC
Paypal   US $412.00
Portable Air Conditioner AC 12000 BTU A C w Heat Pump
Portable Air Conditioner AC 12000 BTU A C w Heat Pump
Paypal   US $386.00
Ductless Air Conditioner AC Mini Split Heat Pump 24000 BTU Inverter A C Heater
Ductless Air Conditioner AC Mini Split Heat Pump 24000 BTU Inverter A C Heater
Paypal   US $1,316.99
1 Ton 12000 BTU Ductless Air Conditioner Mini Split Heat Pump 16 SEER Inverter
1 Ton 12000 BTU Ductless Air Conditioner Mini Split Heat Pump 16 SEER Inverter
Paypal   US $999.00
9000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump 15 SEER Inverter Heater
9000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump 15 SEER Inverter Heater
Paypal   US $968.00
FRIEDRICH 24000 BTU R410A MINI SPLIT SYSTEM WALL MOUNT HEAT PUMP DUCTLESS
FRIEDRICH 24000 BTU R410A MINI SPLIT SYSTEM WALL MOUNT HEAT PUMP DUCTLESS
Paypal   US $2,099.99
Amana R410A PTAC 14K BTU Cool 135K Heat BTU
Amana R410A PTAC 14K BTU Cool 135K Heat BTU
Paypal   US $872.00
Amana PBH092E12BX 9000 BTU 26 Heat Pump Through the Wall Air Conditioner
Amana PBH092E12BX 9000 BTU 26 Heat Pump Through the Wall Air Conditioner
Paypal   US $739.95
Split System Geothermal Heat Pump Package 2 Stage Compressor 36000 BTU
Split System Geothermal Heat Pump Package 2 Stage Compressor 36000 BTU
Paypal   US $5,729.00
Split System Geothermal Heat Pump Package 2 Stage Compressor 24000 BTU
Split System Geothermal Heat Pump Package 2 Stage Compressor 24000 BTU
Paypal   US $5,221.00
Split System Geothermal Heat Pump Package 2 Stage Compressor 60000 BTU
Split System Geothermal Heat Pump Package 2 Stage Compressor 60000 BTU
Paypal   US $6,466.00
Split System Geothermal Heat Pump Package 2 Stage Compressor 48000 BTU
Split System Geothermal Heat Pump Package 2 Stage Compressor 48000 BTU
Paypal   US $6,135.00
YMGI Ductless MiniSplit 16 SEER DC Inverter Heat Pump 2x9K BTU Wall Mount 2 Zone
YMGI Ductless MiniSplit 16 SEER DC Inverter Heat Pump 2x9K BTU Wall Mount 2 Zone
Paypal   US $2,300.00
18000 Btu 2020 Seer Mitsubishi Single Zone Mini Split Heat Pump AC System
18000 Btu 2020 Seer Mitsubishi Single Zone Mini Split Heat Pump AC System
Paypal   US $2,199.00
GE ZONELINE 11800 BTU DIGITAL HEAT PUMP AIR CONDITIONER
GE ZONELINE 11800 BTU DIGITAL HEAT PUMP AIR CONDITIONER
Paypal   US $999.59
Danby 12000 BTU Heat Cool Portable Air Conditioner Dehumidifier DPAC12010H
Danby 12000 BTU Heat Cool Portable Air Conditioner Dehumidifier DPAC12010H
Paypal   US $399.00
Amana PTC073E35AXXX 7600 BTU PTAC AC Heat Sleeve Grill
Amana PTC073E35AXXX 7600 BTU PTAC AC Heat Sleeve Grill
Paypal   US $899.95
13 SEER 2 TON GAS ELECTRIC 46K BTU HEATING PACKAGE UNIT
13 SEER 2 TON GAS ELECTRIC 46K BTU HEATING PACKAGE UNIT
Paypal   US $1,839.99
Fedders 8000 BTU Room Air Conditioner w Heat Model AZEY08F2A
Fedders 8000 BTU Room Air Conditioner w Heat Model AZEY08F2A
Paypal   US $365.00
24000 Btu Air Conditioner Heat Pump ductless mini split
24000 Btu Air Conditioner Heat Pump ductless mini split
Paypal   US $1,799.00
Frigidaire 8000 BTU Thru Wall Heat Cool Air Conditioner FRA08EHT1
Frigidaire 8000 BTU Thru Wall Heat Cool Air Conditioner FRA08EHT1
Paypal   US $499.00
MUZA09NA MSZA09NA Mitsubishi Mr Slim 9000 BTU 17 SEER Ductless Heat Pump
MUZA09NA MSZA09NA Mitsubishi Mr Slim 9000 BTU 17 SEER Ductless Heat Pump
Paypal   US $1,075.00
MUZA12NA MSZA12NA Mitsubishi Mr Slim 12000 BTU 17 SEER Ductless Heat Pump
MUZA12NA MSZA12NA Mitsubishi Mr Slim 12000 BTU 17 SEER Ductless Heat Pump
Paypal   US $1,265.00
MUZA15NA MSZA15NA Mitsubishi Mr Slim 15000 BTU 16 SEER Ductless Heat Pump
MUZA15NA MSZA15NA Mitsubishi Mr Slim 15000 BTU 16 SEER Ductless Heat Pump
Paypal   US $1,395.00
18000 Btu Air Conditioner Heat Pump ductless mini split
18000 Btu Air Conditioner Heat Pump ductless mini split
Paypal   US $1,599.00
FEDDERS PORTABLE 12000 BTU AIR CONDITIONER HEAT PUMP AZHP12D2A
FEDDERS PORTABLE 12000 BTU AIR CONDITIONER HEAT PUMP AZHP12D2A
Paypal   US $489.99
Frigidaire A C FRS22PYW2 21500 btu heat cool internal
Frigidaire A C FRS22PYW2 21500 btu heat cool internal
Paypal   US $399.99
Friedrich 24000 BTU Heat  Cool A C EM24M34
Friedrich 24000 BTU Heat Cool A C EM24M34
Paypal   US $1,149.00
Friedrich 18000 BTU Heat  Cool A C EM18M34
Friedrich 18000 BTU Heat Cool A C EM18M34
Paypal   US $1,069.00
Friedrich 15000 BTU Heat  Cool A C ES15M33
Friedrich 15000 BTU Heat Cool A C ES15M33
Paypal   US $989.00
Friedrich 12000 BTU Heat  Cool A C ES12M33
Friedrich 12000 BTU Heat Cool A C ES12M33
Paypal   US $919.00
Amana PTC093E35AXXX 8700 BTU PTAC Air Conditioner w Heat Sleeve and Grill
Amana PTC093E35AXXX 8700 BTU PTAC Air Conditioner w Heat Sleeve and Grill
Paypal   US $919.50
Mitsubishi Mr Slim Heat Pump MUZ MSZ GE15NA 210 SEER 14k BTU Cooling
Mitsubishi Mr Slim Heat Pump MUZ MSZ GE15NA 210 SEER 14k BTU Cooling
Paypal   US $1,764.00
Pridiom 24000BTu Ductless Split Air Conditioning  Heat
Pridiom 24000BTu Ductless Split Air Conditioning Heat
Paypal   US $1,950.00
Pridiom Ductless Split Air Conditioner W Heat 24000 BTU
Pridiom Ductless Split Air Conditioner W Heat 24000 BTU
Paypal   US $1,525.00
Amana PTH073E35AXXX 7600 BTU PTAC Air Conditioner Heat Pump with Sleeve  Grill
Amana PTH073E35AXXX 7600 BTU PTAC Air Conditioner Heat Pump with Sleeve Grill
Paypal   US $929.00
24000 Btu 19 Seer Mitsubishi Single Zone Mini Split Heat Pump AC System
24000 Btu 19 Seer Mitsubishi Single Zone Mini Split Heat Pump AC System
Paypal   US $2,079.00
Amana PBH093E35BX 8700 BTU 94 EER 26 Thru the Wall Air Conditioner Heat Pump
Amana PBH093E35BX 8700 BTU 94 EER 26 Thru the Wall Air Conditioner Heat Pump
Paypal   US $729.95
Amana PBE123E35BX 11400 BTU 98 EER 26 Thru the Wall Air Conditioner with Heat
Amana PBE123E35BX 11400 BTU 98 EER 26 Thru the Wall Air Conditioner with Heat
   US $739.95
Amana PBE093E35BX 8900 BTU 98 EER 26 Thru the Wall Air Conditioner with Heat
Amana PBE093E35BX 8900 BTU 98 EER 26 Thru the Wall Air Conditioner with Heat
Paypal   US $699.95
Friedrich M36QYF 35200 BTU 150 SEER Quad Zone Mini Split AC with Heat Pump
Friedrich M36QYF 35200 BTU 150 SEER Quad Zone Mini Split AC with Heat Pump
Paypal   US $3,999.00
DUAL ZONE INVERTER DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP 27000 9K18KBTU25FT INSKIT
DUAL ZONE INVERTER DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP 27000 9K18KBTU25FT INSKIT
Paypal   US $2,229.00
DUAL ZONE INVERTER DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP 24000 12K12KBTU25FT INSKIT
DUAL ZONE INVERTER DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP 24000 12K12KBTU25FT INSKIT
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DUAL ZONE INVERTER DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP 21000 9K12KBTU 25FT INSKIT
DUAL ZONE INVERTER DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP 21000 9K12KBTU 25FT INSKIT
Paypal   US $2,129.00
DUAL ZONE INVERTER DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP 18000 9K9K BTU 25FT INSKIT
DUAL ZONE INVERTER DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP 18000 9K9K BTU 25FT INSKIT
Paypal   US $2,099.00
Amana DigiSmart PTH093B35AJ 9000 BTU Heat combo
Amana DigiSmart PTH093B35AJ 9000 BTU Heat combo
Paypal   US $699.99
Amana PTH123E35AXXX 11500 BTU PTAC Air Conditioner Heat Pump with Sleeve  Grill
Amana PTH123E35AXXX 11500 BTU PTAC Air Conditioner Heat Pump with Sleeve Grill
Paypal   US $999.00
Amana PTH073E35AXXX 7600 BTU 117 EER DigiSmart PTAC Air Conditioner Heat Pump
Amana PTH073E35AXXX 7600 BTU 117 EER DigiSmart PTAC Air Conditioner Heat Pump
Paypal   US $809.95
INVERTER MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER WITH HEAT 12000BTU
INVERTER MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER WITH HEAT 12000BTU
Paypal   US $849.75
12000 Btu Air Conditioner Heat Pump ductless mini split
12000 Btu Air Conditioner Heat Pump ductless mini split
Paypal   US $1,299.00
2 Ton 16 Seer Goodman 70000 Btu 95 Afue Gas Heat Split System Furnace  AC
2 Ton 16 Seer Goodman 70000 Btu 95 Afue Gas Heat Split System Furnace AC
Paypal   US $2,949.00

Best seller Frigidaire FRA25ESU2 25000 BTU Cool-16000 BTU Heat Heavy Duty Window Air Conditioner

Radiate the Right Amount of Heat with a Radiator Calculator

Does your home feel warm and cosy in the winter? When you come home and the heating's on, does a friendly warm atmosphere greet you? Or are your windows streaming with condensation because it's too hot in the house, or iced up because it's not hot enough to deal with the sub-zero temperatures outside? If your home feels comfortably warm despite the low temperatures outside, then your radiators are probably producing the right amount of BTU. If, on the other hand, your house is either on the low or high side of comfortable, then your BTU output may not be right for the size of your home. If this is the case you need to use a radiator calculator to ensure that you have the right number of radiators at the right size for each room in your property.

BTU, or British Thermal Units as they are also known, are used to measure heat loss. A professional such as an engineer or plumber should be able to do this for you. It's not enough for them only to calculate one room however and use that as the average standard for the entire house. Different rooms have different ideal temperatures, and they also have different variables (some rooms may have double glazing and others not for example) so in order to get the most accurate BTU you must have each room in the house calculated separately.

There are a number of factors that influence the BTU in your home, the most obvious of these being the size of the room. But there others such as the floor level that the room is situated on, whether or not there is wall insulation and even the number of external walls the house has. All of these, plus other variables need to be considered when calculating the BTU and that's where a radiator calculator comes in handy.

Failure to have the right BTU doesn't just make your living conditions less than perfect during a cold spell, it also lowers your energy efficiency. If you are excessively heating your home, you are paying for heat that isn't needed. Either way you are not making the best use of your resources, and although the radiator calculator procedure may seem complicated, a professional can quickly make the calculations for you and tell you what you need to change.

Don't pay for heating that's being wasted, and don't wake up to a freezing cold room. It's not necessary. Have a radiator calculator assess what your home needs in terms of heat and start coming home to a house that's exactly the right temperature whatever the weather is like outside.

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If you think you might have a problem with the radiators in your house contact the Paladin Radiators team and ask them to undertake a radiator calculator assessment for you. Their team of professionals will help guide you to an energy efficient solution to the perfect home temperature.

What is the historic relative price of heating - oil, natural gas, propane, electric - per btu.?

I'm looking for the average cost per btu to heat with these sources, to convince my friend not to change to propane if he can help it.

Thanks.

natural gas has been the cheapest way to heat historically,,although oil has beat it out now and then when prices dropped low..natural gas runs about $1.30 per therm [100 cu.ft.,,103,000 btu] at the moment... oil is about $2.50 per gallon,,140,000 btu/gal...not sure what propane costs at the moment,would be easy for you to check with a local supplier,,i'll guess its around $2.50/gal,,90,000 btu/gal....heat pumps a little harder to rate,,they are very efficent at 45 deg ambient,but you dont need much heat then...the colder it gets,the less efficient and the less btu output they have,they rely on the built in electric resistance heaters [ part of the indoor unit/air handler] when the outdoor temp is below the "balance point",,those electric heaters are the most expensive form of heat..electric prices in maryland are about 13 cents per kilowatt..electric resistance heaters put out exactly 3400 btu's per kw,,or about $3.90 per 102,000,,although it should be noted that input and output are = for electric heaters,,whereas most oil furnaces are about 80% eff [ 80% of the 140,000 btu/gal goes into the home,,20% goes out the vent/chimney]...natural gas and propane furnaces can be purchased in 80% versions or 90-95% versions,although the 90%+ versions cost about 40-50% more to purchase...if installing oil or propane furnace where there was none before,,the cost of the tank should be figured in....heat pumps cost to run probably averages about 1/2 that of electric resistance heat,,or about 7000 btu per kw of electricity used,,,more $ than that if electric heaters are the backup and outdoor temps are cold enough to use those heaters a lot.......my opinion is the best system is natural gas....if that isnt available,then a heat pump with propane or oil furnace as a backup is preferable.....also,a pellet stove is a good way to supplement an existing heat pump that has electric backup.....dan

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