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How to Choose a Heater by Room or Area

 

For Bedrooms

Bedroom Heaters 

Electricity is an effective way to heat bedrooms and smaller areas because these areas require less heat than living areas.  Most electric space heaters are suitable for these heating purposes, but infrared heaters, oil-filled heaters, and electric wall heaters are also recommended.

Portable Space Heaters are used when the main heating system is inadequate or when central heating is too costly to install or operate. 

Infrared Heaters radiate heat to objects near it, making them very energy efficient. 

Radiator Electric Heaters are great bedrooms and small areas such as cubicles because they are both silent and extremely safe.  These types of heaters warm a special type of heat conserving oil inside the heater and radiate this heat into the room. 

Electric Wall Heaters are typically used for bedrooms because they can be recessed into the wall and offer space-saving heat.  Electric wall heaters are also very less expensive than their propane wall heater counterparts.



For Living Rooms & Lounge Areas

Living Room and Lounge Heating

While heat pumps may be the best choice for larger rooms, lounges, and family rooms in terms of long-term use, in general, these types of areas require additional background warmth and can sometimes need spot heating.  In these instances, portable electric heaters, parabolic reflective heaters, and even electric fireplaces can all add supplemental heat. 

Portable Electric Heaters come in a variety of styles and sizes, but they all provide instant heating comfort. 

Parabolic Reflective Heaters such as the NewAir AH-300 provide both warm and silent comfort.  The parabolic technology helps focus and direct the heat, which in turn minimizes the effect of warmth being lost in a room with a lot of airflow.  These types of heaters can be placed in a fixed position to concentrate heat, or they can be oscillated in order to spread heat evenly in the room or space.

Electric Fireplaces add decorative warmth.  These types of heaters use the same heating technology as any space heater, and are much safer than regular wood-burning fireplaces.



For Garages & Workshop Areas

Garage and Shop Heating

Garages, workshop, and service areas are best heated by shop (garage) or radiant heaters. 

Shop Heaters are ideal for garages and work areas because most central heating systems are not connected to garages (as they are not insulated enough to retain heat).  Depending on the model, shop heaters, or garage heaters, can heat areas from 150 square feet to 560 square feet.  These oftentimes need to be mounted and pointed towards the general work area.

Infrared Heaters can warm up an industrial space without creating a stuffy environment.  These provide safe and odor-free heating, and help to warm surrounding people and objects without affecting air quality or temperature.



For Commercial & Industrial Areas

Commercial and Industrial Heating

When heating industrial areas, electric garage heaters and propane heaters are both suitable, although most customers choose electric shop heaters over fueled heaters when there is less than 500 square feet of area to heat.

Shop Heaters can heat areas up to 400 square feet and run on 240 volts. These types of heaters are safe and provide blasts of warm air onto the body. 

Infrared Heaters make excellent choices for commercial and industrial areas because they provide instant heat for large areas. 

Propane Heaters and Oil-Fired Heaters are sturdy, safe, and can also rapidly warm up large areas.  However, they are geared towards spaces with ample ventilation such as warehouses and factories, as well as outdoor areas such as farms.



For Patios & Outdoor Areas

Patio Heaters provide a circle of warmth and help raise outdoor temperatures 10 to 25 degrees.  Adjustable temperature settings allow for optimized control of outdoor activities such as barbeques.

These types of heaters usually run on propane and require no electricity. 

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