All About Wall Heaters

When it comes to safety, no other heater can compare to a wall heater. Compact and space-saving, wall heaters are ideal in rooms where having a heater on the floor becomes a safety hazard or areas where floor space is limited, such as bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, and nurseries.

How to Install a Wall Heater

Wall heaters are also able to provide a large amount of heat and, of course, they???re extremely easy to install. They can be directly mounted onto a wall or recessed into a wall. Although you can't use the floor directly in front of a wall heater because of clearance requirements, your living area will be visually empty.

Powerful Heating Capabilities

They come in both 120V and 240V versions, with the latter providing enough heat to cover larger areas and living spaces up to 400 square feet.

How They Work

In terms of how they work, most wall heaters rely on a fan to pass air over the internal heating element. This speeds up the airflow and heats up the room more quickly. Although the use of a fan means that these heaters are also noisier than infrared and convection heaters, many new wall heaters now come with advanced fans that lower front panel temperatures while significantly reducing noise. Wall heaters also usually come with adjustable thermostats to help optimize customization and maximize comfort.

Safety Features

Like other types of heaters, wall heaters come with many safety features to help reduce the risk of accidents and to keep the heaters in great condition for years of use. A built-in thermal cut out feature disconnects the power in case of overheating to preserve the life of the unit while keeping you and your family safe. An automatic reset function shuts off the wall heater and turns it back on when it experiences any problems. A fan delay switch prevents unheated air from being discharged to help you save on energy costs. Nowadays, most electric wall heaters are UL-, CUL-, or ETL-certified, making them safe to use in homes, offices, and even businesses.