Heater Details
Running Costs
Monthly kWh
300
kWh
Monthly Cost
$84.00
/month
Daily Cost
$2.80
/day
Cost Per Hour
$0.56
/hour
Heating Comparison
| Heating Method | Monthly Cost | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Heater (resistive) | $84.00 | — |
| Heat Pump (SCOP 3.8) | $22.11 | $61.89 |
⚡ Reality check: All electric resistance heaters of the same wattage produce exactly the same heat and cost exactly the same to run. Claims of "higher efficiency" from premium brands are marketing — 1 kW in always equals 1 kW of heat.
Why This Matters
A 2,000 W electric heater running just 5 hours a day adds roughly $84 to your monthly bill — enough to pay for a heat pump instalment in many cases. Because every watt of resistive heating costs the same regardless of brand, your real decision is whether to keep paying for direct electric heat or switch to a heat pump that delivers the same warmth for roughly 74% less. Get heat pump quotes on TUNA →