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Over half of a household's energy bill is being spent on heating
and cooling systems; therefore, finding the right heater is
imperative in order to save on energy costs and to keep you and your
family comfortable.
With so many types of heating sources and systems out on the market
today, many customers may have trouble finding a heater that will
best suit their needs. Fortunately, our Heater Guide will take the
guesswork out of choosing a heater by looking at the different types
of heating sources, systems, and their suitability to your needs.
Before purchasing a heater, here are some things
to consider:
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Safety concerns
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Room size/type
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Cost
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Learn How to Choose a Heater by
Selecting One of the Topics Below:
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Choose a Heater By Room or Area:
For heating rooms or homes, electric heaters are the best
choice, but for industrial areas and patios, fueled heaters
may be more suitable. |
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Portable Electric Heaters:
These are convenient and great for heating rooms or personal
spaces. When used as supplemental heating sources,
electric heaters can be very cost effective. |
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Electric Heater Styles:
Most of our heaters may be classified as "Space Heaters,"
but electric heater styles differ in style and function.
The style of electric heater you choose will depend on the
area you are heating. |
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Propane/Kerosene Heaters:
These are effective at heating large areas with ample
ventilation such as warehouses and building sites. |
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Watts, Volts, and Btus: When
choosing a heater, it is important to know what these terms
mean. Smaller space heaters will typically need to be
fed by a 120 volt supply, while industrial and garage
heaters will require a 240 volt supply. |
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Energy Efficiency: Electric
heaters can be very affordable when used to boost the heat
of existing central heating systems, and there are also a
wide variety of energy efficient heaters as well. |
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Heater Safety: When properly
used, heaters can be extremely safe. Most heaters on
the market today are equipped with many safety features and
must meet certain safety requirements. |
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Affordable Heating Options:
Purchasing a heater does not have to be expensive - there
are a wide variety of efficient, yet affordable heating
options available. |
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