Originally Posted by BrierS

Though I recently read a couple of threads on block heater wattage, etc. I do not remember what the numbers were. If you do a search on "block heaters" you'll find them. I do remember it wasn't enough to worry about on the electric bill. Additionally, from what I have read, the savings on wear-and-tear of the engine/starter plus less frustration with cold weather starting should more than offset the electrial cost.