Ready for 2010!

Whew! Now that Christmas is over, I'm awaiting the new year. Goodness, this year has gone by so quickly! Maybe it's true what they say: time flies faster as you get older! Well, I can't wait to see what 2010 holds in store for all of us!

If you still haven't gotten ready for the cold weather with a heater yet, you should probably start looking at the very least! I wouldn't be surprised if most of those who don't have a space heater live on the west coast because it still isn't very cold here! At least not here in Southern California. Although, I'd imagine that over on the east coast it's well below 20 degrees already! Anyway, I'd actually recommend getting a baseboard heater to place in your room if you don't already have supplemental heating. These units don't take up too much space because they are usually placed near or next to walls. They are also pretty quiet because they use convection instead of a fan motor. And because they're easy to clean and maintain, baseboard heaters are pretty popular with people all over the States.

Don't forget about Air & Water's holiday special: if you purchased anything from Dec. 8, 2009 to Dec. 24, 2009, you can return your purchase within 60 days with no restocking fees! The last day to return is Feb. 24, 2010, so don't wait until the last minute!

The Many Different Types of Space Heaters

There are many choices when it comes to efficient heating: space vs. garage heaters, electric vs. fuel heaters, and so on. Even when you choose to use an electric space heater, you are forced to choose between the different types of space heaters. Here's a run down of the 5 different types you can choose from:

1. Fireplace heaters: These heaters are the next best type of warmth for those of you who want the beauty and aesthetics of a real wood-burning fireplace without having to worry about the mess it makes. They use 90% less energy than fuel heaters, and they only cost a few cents per hour to operate! To read more about fireplace heaters, take a look at one of our previous posts.
2. Reflective or radiant heaters: These heaters only heat objects and people right in front of them, so they don't waste any energy when keeping you warm. Units like the NewAir AH-320E produce warmth that replicates the sun's rays for healthy heating!
3. Oil-filled heaters: These radiator heaters heat up a reservoir of oil to keep you feeling warm in the coldest of winters. The oil never needs to be replaced or refilled, so maintanence is a breeze! Radiator heaters like the NewAir AH-450 space heater are excellent spot heaters that keep objects and people around them warm and comfortable.
4. Ceramic heaters: This type of space heater is the most popular because a ceramic heater always stays cool and provides focused heating on areas that need it the most. Units like the Honeywell HZ-315 operate quietly and efficiently to bring warmth into areas with an insufficient heat source.
5. Micathermic heaters: These heaters combine radiant and convection heating to provide safe heat. Micathermic heaters prevent energy loss by warming up almost immediately. Units like the Soleus HM2-15R-32 don't overheat easily while providing instantaneous warmth.

Stay Warm in the Office with an Under-Desk Heater!

Nowadays, many Americans spend most of their time at work, in their respective offices. Unfortunately, the temperature is one thing that most people can’t control at work. When the office feels too cold, all you can do is rub your hands and feet or put on a thin jacket. Instead of having a hard time maintaining a comfortable temperature, you should try to use low-wattage under-desk space heater! These units don’t take up a lot of space, use very little energy, and keep you warm throughout the day!

One of the best ways to stay warm is to keep your feet warm, as we see with people who put on a pair of socks to warm up. Personal space and feet heaters such as the FW insulated heat mat by Indus Tool keep your feet warm, and the heat then travels up to the rest of your body. This heating mat can also help you dry your socks and shoes on rainy or snowy days with its ability to warm up to 130 degrees! Best of all, the FW insulated heat mat weighs a mere 6 pounds and uses less than 120 watts of energy!

The SoleAire personal foot heater from Vornado is one of the most trusted of feet heaters - and coolers -in the heating market. This personal space heater offers surface bumps on the tops and sides of the unit for a passive foot massage that even promotes better posture! Only consuming a maximum of 225, the SoleAire can be used year-round with its fan-only function, so you don't have to worry about the hot office days, either!

If you have a little bit more room, you can try to use the AH-400 NewAir space heater to stay warm. This personal heater offers adjustable temperature control as well as an overheat protection feature for optimum heating efficiency. This space heater uses oil-filled radiator heating technology, which means that the oil in the sealed reservoir is warmed and never needs to be replaced. You can use this heater in your office for years!

Don't let the office temperature affect the way you work - use an under-desk space heater to stay focused and awake no matter how cold it is around you!

A Truly Personal Heater

Personal space heaters have a tendency to not be so personal. They are often placed somewhere out of sight and have the tendency to be eye sores. Imagine if there was a personal heater you can curl up next too or rest your feet upon. Now that would be a personal heating experience. Vornado’s SoleAire Personal Space Heater and Foot Warmer is an extremely personal machine that will give you the warm fuzzy feeling inside and out.

The Vornado SoleAire

The Vordoa SoleAire is designed purely for your comfort. Its first function, is perhaps its most best function is its ability to be a foot warmer. Place your feel on the soft bumps and then correct your posture. This action provides a passive foot massage to help you relax. You will then notice that the 225 watt motor will begin to quickly provide 770 BTU’s of heat that will quickly expand over you entire body. Not only will you feel warm, but your body will breathe a sigh of relief as it quickly begins to relax and tension slips away. Best of all it does all this silently.

Designed to fit under you desk or by your chair the SoleAire is extremely space efficient and can work as a standard space heater or fan depending on what you need. The fan can cool effectively with its 3200 RPMs speed. There are plenty of included safety features to give you peace of mind. The SoleAire will shut it off incase of any kind of over heating thanks to the reset fuse, overheat protection and automatic shut-off feature. It also includes a one year manufacturer’s warranty in case of any unforeseen problems.

All in all, if you are looking for a great personal heater that you can really indulge yourself with, then there is nothing better then the Vornado SoleAire.