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Split system vs gas heater: what it really costs to heat a room

13 Nov 2026 by Green Power Compass
Hand pointing a remote at a wall-mounted split system

A simple way to compare the running cost of a gas heater and a reverse-cycle split, plus rough sizing for living areas.

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