11/02/2026
What if you could heat your home while mining Bitcoin? ⚡⛏️
Heating season is here, and this is one of our favorite uses for home Bitcoin miners!
In this clip, Hobbyist Miner shows off his Canaan Avalon Q setup and explores putting the heat generated by Bitcoin mining to work.
Instead of exhausting all that warm air outdoors, a properly designed heat reuse setup can help provide supplemental heating during colder months.
Why the Avalon Q?
✅ Up to 90 TH/s
✅ 850–1,674W across three power modes
✅ Quiet operation compared with traditional commercial ASICs
✅ Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity
✅ Compatible with 120–240V power
✅ Great for exploring home mining and heat reuse
Nearly all the electricity consumed by a Bitcoin miner eventually becomes heat. That means an Avalon Q can provide a useful source of warmth while also performing Bitcoin mining computations.
Of course, electricity still costs money, and mining rewards aren't guaranteed. But if you're already heating a space electrically, it's an interesting alternative to consider.
Go watch Hobbyist Miner's full video and support his channel!
🎥 Full video:
https://youtu.be/NCvlLN20aek
⛏️ Get your Canaan Avalon Q:
https://altairtech.io/product/avalon-q/
🏷️ Use code thehobbyistminer at checkout!
Would you use an Avalon Q to heat your home or workshop this winter?