Space heaters draw a lot of power, which most power strips can’t handle, says Joel Worthington, President of Mr. Electric. “This can overload the power strip, causing melting, overheating and ...

and using electric-resistance heat strips for extra heat on demand — at a potential cost of $35,000 to $40,000, Bender said. However, Palmer would avoid spending $15,000 on a replacement boiler ...