Argentina is freezing like never before! Temperatures have dropped below zero across most of the country, and a polar cold wave is hitting with full force. The city of Rosario in Santa Fe province has become the coldest spot, matching temperatures with the winter resort San Carlos de Bariloche. In these conditions, heating your home is a nightmare, and many Argentinians are desperately searching for ways to stay warm without breaking the bank on electricity or gas bills.
But wait! Not all heating devices are created equal. Some are energy vampires, while others save your money and sanity. Air conditioners, though expensive and requiring professional installation, offer a dual function: heating in winter and cooling in summer. They consume about 1,000 watts per hour, less than a heater, but the initial cost can be up to 100,000 pesos.
Heaters are popular because they are cheap and portable, but they consume up to 2,000 watts per hour! That means your electricity bill will skyrocket if you use them as your main heating source. Electric heaters like halogen or ceramic ones are even worse — costing around 45,000 pesos and consuming 2,000 watts per hour.
Electric convectors heat rooms faster, consuming between 1,000 and 2,000 watts per hour, and cost about 60,000 pesos. Some models have thermostats that help reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
The smartest choice? Electric panel heaters! They consume only 350 watts per hour, which is three times less than heaters and almost twice less than air conditioners in heating mode. Their price is affordable, between 30,000 and 40,000 pesos, and they don’t require complicated installation. Ideal for bedrooms and medium-sized, well-insulated rooms.
So, while Argentina shivers under the icy wave, choosing the right heating device can be the difference between a warm home and an electricity bill that will freeze you in shock. If you thought air conditioners were just for summer, think again — maybe it’s your ticket to surviving winter without going broke.
What about you? What’s your favorite way to stay warm when the thermometer drops below zero? Are you already a victim of the heater, or have you wisely invested in electric panels? Drop a comment, let’s see who’s the real champion in the fight against the cold!
