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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 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. |
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For Living Rooms & Lounge Areas
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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. |
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For Garages
& Workshop Areas
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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
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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. |
