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For Bedrooms:
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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 suitable.
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Portable space heaters are used when the main
heating system is inadequate or when central heating is
too costly to install or operate.
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Infrared heaters radiate heat to objects near it,
making them very energy efficient.
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Radiator electric heaters are great bedrooms and
small areas such as cubicles because they're silent and
extremely safe. These heaters warm a special type of
heat-conserving oil and radiate heat into the room.
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Electric wall heaters are typically used for
bedrooms because they can be recessed into the wall,
offering space-saving heat.
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For Living Rooms &
Lounge Areas:
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Heat pumps may be the best choice for larger rooms,
lounges, and family rooms in terms of longevity, but these
areas sometimes require additional background warmth and
spot heating. In these instances, portable electric heaters,
parabolic reflective heaters, and even electric fireplaces
can all add supplemental heat.
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Portable electric heaters come in a variety of
styles and sizes, and all provide instant heating
comfort.
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Parabolic reflective heaters such as the
NewAir AH-300 provide both warm and silent comfort.
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.
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Electric fireplaces add decorative warmth. These
heaters use the same heating technology as any space
heater, and are much safer than regular wood-burning
fireplaces.
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For Garages and
Workshops:
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Garages, workshop, and service areas are best heated by
electric shop (garage) or radiant heaters because they
provide quick, sufficient heat for large spaces. Electric
garage heaters are also preferred because electricity is 100
percent efficient (all electricity is converted to heat).
These heaters may be hard-wired and permanently installed or
simply plugged. Hard wired models can be mounted on a
wall or ceiling while plug-in models are placed on a flat,
sturdy surface.
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Shop heaters are ideal for garages and work areas
because most central heating systems aren't connected to
these areas (they aren't nsulated enough to retain
heat). Depending on the model, shop or garage heaters
can heat areas from 150 square feet to 560 square feet.
These heaters oftentimes need to be mounted and pointed
towards the general work area.
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Infrared heaters can warm up an industrial space
without creating a stuffy environment. These provide
safe and odor-free heating, and help warm surrounding
people and objects without affecting air quality or
temperature.
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For
Commercial/Industrial Areas:
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Garages, shops, and industrial areas usually
have insufficient insulation to support central heating
systems. When heating industrial areas, electric garage
heaters and propane heaters are both suitable, but most
customers choose electric shop heaters over fueled heaters
when there is less than 500 square feet of area to heat.
Electric garage heaters are also safer than fueled models
because they're powered by electricity.
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Shop heaters can safely heat areas up to 400 square
feet. They run on 240 volts and provide blasts of
warm air onto the body.
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Infrared heaters make excellent choices for
commercial and industrial areas because they provide
instant heat for large areas.
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Propane heaters and oil-fired heaters are sturdy,
safe, and can also rapidly warm up large areas. However,
they're geared towards spaces with ample ventilation
such as warehouses and factories as well as outdoor
areas such as farms.
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For Patio & Outdoor
Areas
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Outdoor space heating can extend the party season for a home patio
or even keep the profits coming from outdoor commercial areas
despite cold weather. A patio heater is a type of heater that is
built for use in open spaces. They're popular for use on patios and
in outside dining areas.
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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.
You can get patio heaters in all different styles and
power sources, but the two most popular power sources
are propane and electricity.
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Fueled patio heaters usually run on propane or
natural gas and
require no electricity. There are also electric patio
heaters that simply plug in to an existing outlet with
no need for wiring. You may also be able to find solar
models as well.
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