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With the cost of heating increasing, a portable
space heater is one way to warm
a room or
small area without the expense
of heating
an entire house. Heaters come
in a variety
of sizes, colors and styles with
the smallest
ones heating the space under
a desk to others
heating a whole room. When purchasing
a heater,
here are some features to consider:
- the amount of space the heater warms - a
mismatch between heating capacity and room
size can make the heater inefficient or insufficient
- if you want to move the heater from room
to room, look for carrying handles or castors
for easy moving
- a timer to start and stop the heater at predetermined
times
- fast and uniform heat with a low level of
operating noise
- multi-function remote control if you want
to be able to control the heater without
walking over to it or if you want to locate
the unit in a hard to reach place
- a thermostatic temperature control that allows
you to set a particular temperature instead
of high/medium/low settings
- if you are looking to heat a room, consider
a unit with heat distribution in 360º instead
of only one direction; directional heaters
are good if you want to focus the heat in
one spot
- Safety features to look for:
- some units have an exterior that is cool
to the touch to avoid burns, especially important
if you have small children and/or pets
- automatic shut off if the unit is tipped
over, the airflow is blocked, or the heater
overheats from long usage
- adequate length plug-in cord to avoid putting
the heater too close to furniture
or curtains
If you are planning on using
the heater outside
for warming a patio or shed,
check that the
heater is rated for outside use. |
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