Were you freezing last winter and weren't getting the warmth you craved? Then a heater is what you should be looking for to keep you warm and comfortable in your life. Anyone can buy a heater, but it's about buying the right heater for your needs.
Heaters come in different sizes to suite different areas, different styles, and run on different fuels. This buying guide is to help you compare the types of heaters and consider all the features available, so you can buy the perfect heater to keep you warm over the cold winters.
Panel heaters offer a design that takes up very little space and can be wall mounted or free standing. These
electric heaters are for rooms that require constant low level background heat. Panel heaters are extremely
cost effective and extremely cost effective to operate. They are run by either oil filled or convection.
Panel heaters are typically electric. However, these heaters do not heat up as fast as other electric
heaters. If you are concerned about noise, panel heaters are usually very quiet.
Oil: These heaters are also known as column heaters. They give off a nice warm heat however they can take a bit to heat up. If you have breathing problems, you will be better off with this style of heater as they don't dry out the surrounding air.
Ceramic: These heaters generate heat out of a ceramic element and are usually from a wider area. These heaters can be very flat, so you can find wall mountable or slimline floor ceramic heaters.
When buying a heater, safety is an important feature to consider. Make sure that you search for a tilt shut
off device that automatically and immediately shuts off the heater if it is knocked over. This prevents the
heater from malfunctioning and overheating.
Another excellent feature that helps save energy and
electricity is a thermostat. This indicates to you when the room reaches the temperature you desire. Another
way to monitor the temperature in your room is by temperature control settings.
Most heaters tend to
carry electronic controls and displays so you can fine tune your heat settings and other features. These
heaters usually come with a remote control device.
Additional features include: