Portable
Catalytic Heaters
What are the different types of heaters?
As the cold season approaches, many are
on their toes looking for a heater that will suit their need. With
the increase in oil and liquid propane gas prices, people are considering
to heat just a portion of their homes. This is where space and portable
catalytic heaters come in There are different kinds
of heaters available in the market today. Here is a brief discussion
of each type to help you choose the right heater for you.
The first type of heater in our list is the convection heater. It
is an electric heater that heats up very quickly with the use of
heating coils. These types of heaters usually have thermostat that
will automatically turn on and off depending on the level of heat
that the user sets. It also has a small fan which is responsible
for circulating the heat throughout a room. These heaters come in
variety of heat settings, from 750 to 1500 watts. It is not recommended
if you have toddlers running around the house because it can be
a safety hazard. If you decide to purchase this kind of heater,
make sure that they have safety features because the coils in this
heater is prone to fire hazard. A helpful feature would be turning
itself off once knocked.
Another type of electric heater is the ceramic
heater. It is a relatively new type of heating device.
It comes as a small box which delivers a high level of heat for
its size. It is very portable and does not use as much electricity
as compared to those that has coil heaters.
There is also the oil filled radiant
heater. This heater looks like the old fashion radiator
that usually comes with wheel for portability. It is an electric
heater that has to be permanently filled with oil. Although heating
up takes more time for this type of heater, it gives a steady economical
heat source and most people who have used this kind of heater are
very satisfied with its performance.
There are also non electric
heaters such as the kerosene heater. This type of heater
is very good for heating larger space since it heating capacity
is twice the largest heater previously mentioned. Although a lot
of people use this type of heater in an enclosed area, it is not
recommended to do so.
Another type of non electric heater is the natural or LP Gas heater.
This heater is usually wall mounted or with a base. It has to be
connected to a natural gas line. According to most manufacturers,
this heater does not require venting. If you plan to purchase one
of this, choose the one that has an oxygen depletion sensor. The
level of oxygen has to be monitored because if it reaches a poor
level, it could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
A popular non electric
heater that’s making a comeback is the wood burning
heaters. It is tedious to have this though because it requires to
have and adequate chimney which is usually expensive. If you are
planning to have a wood burning stove installed at home, follow
the guidelines of where to put it and consult your insurance agent
before actually having it installed.
In choosing any of the above mentioned heaters, it is very important
that you follow the safety measures carefully. Make sure that all
the members of the household know how to deal with the kind of heater
you have.
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