Electric Space Heaters and Their Benefits

Space heating is the best way to get adequate and cost-efficient heating. Unlike central heating, it provides heat only for the limited space, conserving the electricity and thus reducing the electricity bill. Space heaters are best suitable for homes or offices with few rooms, in which a limited number of people are present.

Many types of space heaters are available in the market today. Based on the type of power source used, they are commonly divided into three types. They are electric heaters, gas heaters, and kerosene heaters. Of the three types, electric heaters are most preferred and are considered as most efficient as they have many benefits over the other two types. Here, we will discuss the types of electric heaters and their benefits. We have also provided some tips on how to handle electric heaters efficiently.

How do they work

Electric heaters (in fact all space heaters) are broadly divided into two types based on the way they transfer the heat. They are Radiative heaters and convective heaters. Here, we will discuss only the electric space heaters.

Radiative space heaters

They are the most efficient and are famous for their direct heating method. On switching on the radiant heaters, they emit radiations and heat the objects directly without heating the surrounding air. They are instant heat generators. Infrared heaters are popular among them. Quartz bulbs, halogen lamps, and metal coils are commonly used as heat-generating elements in these heaters. The heat generated by these elements is focused in a particular direction through reflectors.

Convective space heaters

Convectional type of heating involves heating the space by gradually heating the air in the room. This heated air when circulated in the room, increases the temperature. These heaters do not provide instant heating, as heating the air needs time. There are different types of conventional heaters like fan-forced heaters, ceramic heaters, oil-filled heaters, etc.

Compared to a conventional space heater, radiant heaters are more energy efficient as they directly heat the objects, instead of heating the air.

Benefits

Electric ones are very efficient and effective. They provide ample heating in the space, within the minimum usage of equipment. Due to the concentrated heating, not much heat is wasted. Unlike the gas or kerosene-based traditional heaters, they don't carry the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. Electrical heaters are environmentally friendly as they do not use Propane, Butane, LPG gas, or Kerosene. Electric space heaters are very simple to use. They are easy to maintain and most importantly are clean, as they don't involve the burning of any coal or wood. They are portable and are easy to install and operate.

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