Power Heat Pro running cost in short
The Power Heat Pro is rated at 1,800 watts. Running for one hour on high, it uses 1.8 kilowatt-hours. At the U.S. average residential electricity rate of about 18 cents per kWh (EIA, 2026), that comes to roughly 32 cents an hour.
In everyday use it's usually cheaper: once the thermostat reaches your set temperature, the heater only kicks in from time to time. On low or in fan-only mode it uses even less.
Do the math yourself
The formula is simple: power in kW × hours × your rate. For the Power Heat Pro on high: 1.8 kW × 1 h × $0.18 = $0.32. Check your utility bill. If you pay 25 cents per kWh, it's 45 cents an hour. In Canada, rates vary a lot by province, so plug in your own number.
Cost table: what does heating with the Power Heat Pro cost?
| Usage | Energy | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour on high | 1.8 kWh | $0.32 |
| 1 hour with thermostat* | 0.9 kWh | $0.16 |
| Evening: 4 hours with thermostat* | 3.6 kWh | $0.65 |
| Home office: 8 hours with thermostat* | 7.2 kWh | $1.30 |
| Month: 30 × 4 hours* | 108 kWh | $19.44 |
| Month: 20 workdays × 8 hours* | 144 kWh | $25.92 |
Calculated at 18¢/kWh. *Assumes the thermostat keeps the heater running about half the time. Actual usage depends on room size, insulation, outdoor temperature and settings.
Power Heat Pro vs. other ways to heat a room
Every electric heater turns almost all of its power into heat: 1 kWh of electricity gives about 1 kWh of warmth, whether it's a ceramic heater, an oil-filled radiator or a convector. The difference is how fast and how precisely the heat gets where you need it.
| Option | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Power Heat Pro | fast heat, wall-mounted, thermostat, timer, remote | heats one room, not the whole house |
| Oil-filled radiator | holds heat | slow to warm up, sits on the floor |
| Basic coil heater | cheap | often loud, on the floor, rarely a real thermostat |
| Turning up the furnace | heats every room | you pay to heat rooms nobody is using |
How to save with the Power Heat Pro
- Heat only the room you're using: turn the furnace down a few degrees and let the Power Heat Pro handle your room.
- Use the thermostat: set a target temperature instead of running on high all the time. Around 68–70 °F is comfortable for most rooms.
- High first, then low: run it on high for the first 15–20 minutes, then switch to low.
- Set the timer: in bedrooms and kids' rooms it shuts itself off.
- Close the door: keeps the warmth in the room.
- Plug directly into the wall: no power strips or extension cords.
Verdict on running cost
The Power Heat Pro isn't a miracle that heats whole houses for pennies. It's a powerful, fast heater that shines when you heat one room on purpose. That's exactly where you save: by no longer heating the entire house just to get one room warm.
See Power Heat Pro in the official storeFAQ
How much power does the Power Heat Pro use?
Up to 1.8 kWh per hour on high. At 18¢/kWh that's about 32 cents. With the thermostat it uses less, because it only heats until your target temperature is reached.
How much does it cost to run a ceramic heater?
Multiply the wattage in kW by the hours and your rate. For an 1,800 W heater on high for one hour at 18¢/kWh: 1.8 × 1 × $0.18 = about $0.32.
Will the Power Heat Pro lower my heating bill?
It can, when you turn the furnace down for the rest of the house and heat only the room you're in. Heating a whole house with electric space heaters usually costs more than a gas furnace or heat pump.
Can I plug it into a power strip?
Better not. Space heaters should go directly into a wall outlet to avoid overloading strips and extension cords.