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Re:I heat my home by mining crypto currencies by Sohcahtoa82 on Tuesday February 23, 2021 @04:02PM (#26242846)
Fair enough, but my goal isn't to heat my whole house, just add a little bit to this one room.

My whole house is heated with gas anyways, which AFAIK is more efficient than a heat pump, or at least, is more cost-effective.

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Re:I heat my home by mining crypto currencies by tialaramex on Tuesday February 23, 2021 @04:56PM (#26243421)
Cost effective yes, efficient no.
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Re:I heat my home by mining crypto currencies by lotsofpulp on Tuesday February 23, 2021 @06:17PM (#26244369)
The efficiency of a heat pump heating a home depends on the temperature outside of the home. I imagine a gas furnace is far more reliable and efficient during times when the outside temperatures are near or below freezing.
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