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Long story short I need to heat my home with electric heaters this year, minisplits and hvac are way out of my budget. I’d like some help picking a solution.

Choice A: Micro heat pumps

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/heat-pumps/renters-you-too-can-get-a-heat-pump-a-micro-one-at-least

Choice B: Multiple PTC Fast Heating Ceramic Heater

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B099YYWNM9

Been coming up short on solutions so if you have a third option I'd be glad to hear it.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I don’t know the price points but I appreciate the suggestion.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 months ago (2 children)

The window units are much more efficient than the portables with hoses. A lot less loss.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

Very good to know, thank you.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

This is correct, but they do make portable units with two hoses. Those will be as efficient as a window unit. Costco sells dual hose models for a few hundred dollars. I have one and it works well for heating and cooling.