is the optimus h-4501 good on you r electir bill in the winter?
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Hi. We have gone through two of these in a short time. The thermostat malfunctions rendering them useless. Seller does not credit when you return it. We found another brand that is betterhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Q8HDKO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
432485
It is hard for me to tell as where I use it is in my motor home and there is a surcharge on our energy use of about 20%I relly like the unit and have had it for at least two years I bought another one for my Daughter last year and she loves it too. I see that krogers has them on sale for 98 dollars this week in Bellingham WA at the Fred Meyer store I would guess that it depends on how cold it is and how big the space is, and if you are offsetting someother heat sourse.
380584
I have one in the garage and it works great out there. In Michigan we have very cold weather.
610498
I don't see that being a problem because the battery is in the sending unit. I know it gets cold in WI, but not cold enough to stop radio waves or electrons :-) When in doubt I always contact the manufacturer. I've been using this device (both units are in the house) for a few months now and it has worked flawlessly for me. One side note is that we have our house heavily insulated. It's wrapped in foam board insulation as well as the usual in-wall cavity insulation along with triple pane windows. After installing the extra insulation and new windows we no longer can use outdoor radio wave devices (indoor-outdoor remote thermostats). The receivers can't pick up the signal even if it's only a couple feet away with new batteries.
246368
The winter package isn't on my unit. You have to buy it separately. Ask your local installer whether you need it in your climate. Mine worked fine in 30-35-degree weather.
2013788
I think it will be fine. I have mine plugged as needed in winter in Colorado. We dont usually get that cold though.
1800111
It is a very low cost. Electric bill barley moved up last winter. I can't give you an exact figure since that was the first winter here but my son keeps his heat at 65 and uses the duraflame day and night. His bills are about $100.00 per month. He is in a double wide trailer. Far cheaper than oil.
1260962
I assume that would be ok, just keep it out of the weather. I leave mine plugged in for long periods of time, but mine is indoors.
1365322
Should be no problem. I have the Battery Tender Junior .75A charger and the folks at BT said it would be fine. Since I live in Texas I get to ride a lot during the winter but those days or weeks when I can't, it works fine. If you want to be sure just call the folks at BT (Battery Tender).
2226870
I could see no difference and my bill might have been even higher. Keep in mind some winters are warmer/colder than others. I know my bill was NOT 45 percent less as advertized.
416278
Yes. Its got a big Energy Star Sticker and I've noticed a decrease in my electrical bill in the 9 months its been operational.
2024652
I live in south west PA and after the winter we had last year, I have to say it works extremely well. Cross my fingers I am still on the original batteries and have had it since early November 2013.
671929
Yes. I use a little electric one here in San Antonio but our winter weather is not near as cold as yours.
1067112
I leave mine on all the time for several months during the winter - and I have not noticed any increase in the electric bill. Just to be sure, I just checked past bills, and they have pretty much stayed around the same and very little increase from last year.
489759
I am using the heater 8 Hrs. a day to keep my TV room at 70 degrees. I can not say how much my electric bill has gone up because I have an all electric house and the weather this year has been very cold.
627996
im using a 20 watt panel with a lawnmower battery its works fine ,havent had any extreme cold weather,but several days of overcast skies and some below 30 degrees havent had any problems
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I live in northern NJ, where the winter temps range in the teens to low 20's. The tenders have kept my batteries fines for years. A college buddy lives near Fairbanks Alaska. He keeps his cars on tenders through each winter night to prevent the battery from freezing or going down. In the morning, he disconnects, drives to work, and then attaches again at their special parking lots. They are designed for heater and battery plug-ins.