Heaters are much needed especially during winter season. The heaters are used in homes and offices to generate heat. There are a lot of types and styles of room heaters available. It can be free standing, built in, vented or not vented. Before purchasing room heaters, one must know the different types of heater and what will best suit their needs.
The most popular heating source is the electric heater. This type of heater is 100% efficient when it converts electricity to heat. It distributes heat equitably and requires little space for installation. Electric heater has a less chance of exploding or causing fire. Furthermore, it doesn’t cause health hazard.
Electric heaters are classified into two: convection heater and radiant heater. Convection heaters are ideal for heating the entire room. It also circulates warm air throughout the room. With natural ventilation, convection heater is much quieter than fan heaters. Natural convection heaters use air currents to circulate warm air in the room. Forced convection heaters use fan to circulate warm air. On the other hand, a radiant heater uses radiant energy. Radiant energy is the oldest form of providing heat. Heating a certain object instead of warming the air is how radiant heater functions. Instead of putting the heating system in the ceiling, it heats the floor which will be the primary source of heat.
Another type of heater is non-electric heater. This heater is best for outdoors. Non-electric heater is categorized in kerosene heater, natural gas heater and wood burning space heater. Indoor heat obtained from kerosene, natural gas and liquid propane is not recommended since it will produce carbon monoxide which is harmful for a person’s health. It will also reduce the quality of air in the room.
Kerosene heaters are best source of heat when there is no electricity. This is used for supplemental heat. If a person will heat a large area, kerosene heater is the best type of heater to use. Natural Gas heater is also known as LPG heater. A gas supply line is needed to run the heater. This is also available as patio heater. Wood burning space heater only requires a chimney system. This is the best type of heater since it is cheap and the consumer will not be burdened with electricity bills and gasoline cost.
