Hi Kyle
On (23 Oct 97) Kyle Hearn wrote to Alec Cameron...
 KH> This is a good idea. The only appliance I have that is always on is the
 KH> fridge/freezer. I suppose getting a smaller more efficient unit would 
help
 KH> quite a bit.
Make sure you regulate the thermostat effectively [I leave a thermometer on a
middle shelf] and have the back end well ventilated.
                                                    
The only oven I have is a small toaster oven, which does
 KH> nicely for one person on a diet :-)
I use one of those most days, but "off the grid". To save energy I turn it 
ff
as soon as possible so the cooking continues on stored heat; and sometimes
cover it with a towel [while OFF!] for that reason.
 KH> Last question...is there any sort of electric heater one can buy that is
 KH> a)safe b)more energy efficient than usual?
All elec heaters of the element type, are 100% efficient ie the entire energy
paid for, is released to the room. Reverse cycle heaters ie air conditioners
can be more than 100% "efficient" because being heat pumps, these collect
energy outdoors and pump it indoors. Such pumps can take energy from a cold
body and pass it to a warm body.
If you don't mind the sound of a fan heater [turn up the music loud!] then
these are good because the warmest air, hovering up at the ceiling is drafted
back down to warm your tootsies. And Radiant heaters succeed because the
cheery glow makes you FEEL warm even if you're not.
Cheers......ALEC
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