How much energy does a small space heater use as opposed to a radiator heater?

Question

I have a small electrical box and oil heat (which is expensive) which I use to keep the house at 60 degrees. My electrical has tripped/shorted out with both a space heater and radiator heater on at the same time. Is there a better solution without spending a ton of money on oil? Are there any radiator heaters which are more efficient?

Answer 1

Electric heat is not going to be cheaper than gas or oil heat. The electricity has to be generated by burning a fuel in a generator that can only turn maybe half of the energy of that fuel into electricity. If you burn oil at home, all the heat will go in your house. It will be at least twice as efficient.

Answer 2

Look at the wattage of the heater and the BTU output - find one that has the highest BTU to watts ratio.