Common Types of Space Heaters

 Indoor Space Heater

 Heaters used indoors run on electricity in order to avoid the carbon monoxide poisoning. But the two main types of heaters for indoor use are known for two absolutely different techniques to produce heat. Picking one or another will depend on what kind of household needs you may have.  

Convention Heaters

These items are typically utilized to warm the air using air circulation and heated ceramic elements. There are built-in fans used in every model to distribute warmth, and besides, the space heaters of this type may also oscillate. The negative side of the fans is that these elements can be pretty noisy. However, if you use the alternative – air currents for circulation – the process of heat generation will get noticeably slow. Since these devices can heat the whole rooms in your house, they may require some time to reach the peak of its functionality. As for the advantages of the convention heaters, it’s necessary to mention that the items can generate heaters for several users at once and that warm air holds its temperature for some time after the heater has been turned off. You will have an opportunity to choose the most suitable model due to the great assortment of price level and sizes of the heaters.  

Radiant Heaters

The items are used to provide warmth via IR technology. Mind that these heaters do not affect the room air and successfully transfer warmth from ribbon filaments or heated quartz tubes to the objects or people. It’s important to know that radiant heaters affect only small surrounding area, which is why they are a perfect choice for the limited spaces or maximum two homeowners. The products are efficient, quiet, but the truth is that they heat dissipates the very moment they are turned off.

The size of the radiant heater directly affects the heat amount it generates. For example, a small box unit can heat a smaller space than a tower unit. Radiant heater is recommended in cases, when one individual needs more heat than the others in one room or when one would like to warm a small space.

 Indoor Oil Heaters

Some of the indoor heaters use oil in special sealed compartments as a major heating element. The devices look like portable radiators and sometimes make use of radiant or convention technology. But the most important is that both types require electricity to heat the oil. You won’t have to refill oil containers. That is why they’re safe for the indoor area use. The products may not be equipped with fans, which means they will function silently.  

Bathroom and Wall Heaters

Some instructions include information that states that using indoor space heaters is forbidden if the question is about bathrooms and any other damp rooms. Nonetheless, some devices are equipped with safety ALCI plugs that turn off in case there is an electrical-current overload or any sort of interruption. Mind that portable hair dryers have similar plugs. What is more, wall heaters that cannot fall into the bath tub or tip over also produce excellent warmth.  

Outdoor or Patio Fuel Heaters

Fuel heaters make outdoor entertaining more comfortable, as well as allow greater comfort for an open-air work during cold weather. However, these products should be used exceptionally in well-ventilated zones. Patio or outdoor heaters count on combustible fuel, for instance on kerosene, propane and natural gas. In case you utilize them in enclosed area, remember that thus, the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or fire is really high.

Fuel heaters for outdoor use display BTU ratings that serve as indication of power capabilities rather than watts. The thing is that the higher the rating, the more heat you will be provided with. At the same time, higher BTU ratings require more money and more fuel as well.  

Workshop or Garage Heaters

Heaters used for the workshops or garage areas may be of convection, radiant or fuel-fired type. Again, in case you make use of some combustible fuel, proper ventilation is a must. Wattage and BTU ratings are usually at the higher level in case with the garage heaters. This is needed to accommodate larger areas rather than immediate space. In order to save some bucks, make sure to give your preference exclusively to the output required to fit a particular space.