| An electric heater is 100% efficient, as it can | | | | using an electric space heater. The problems with |
| generate the same amount of heat that it | | | | space heaters arise when basic safety |
| consumes in electricity. Electric heaters are the | | | | precautions aren't followed. Make sure the heater |
| most popular type of space heater because it is | | | | is UL listed. Heaters are not so expensive that |
| easy to find an electrical source and the cost of | | | | you need to take the risk of using an unsafe |
| fuel is rising. | | | | appliance. Keep flammable items, such as curtains |
| An electric heater only costs pennies per hour to | | | | and clothes at least three feet away from the |
| use. They are relatively inexpensive to purchase | | | | heater. |
| and there are many types. You can find a space | | | | Space heaters can be power hogs. Do not |
| heater to fit your needs. You may have different | | | | overload your home's circuits. If possible, do not |
| needs within the same house. The models can | | | | plug anything else into the outlet where the |
| range from a small under the desk type to large | | | | heater is connected and use a good surge |
| workshop, industrial types, to elegant fireplaces. | | | | protector. If you must use an extension cord, use |
| You need to determine what you are looking for | | | | a 12 or 14 gauge cord. |
| in a room heater and then go find it. | | | | It is hard to say what is the best space heater |
| Most electric room heaters are portable. Even the | | | | because they all have their pros and cons. Don't |
| large ones with fans usually come on wheels so | | | | try to get one type that will fill all different needs. |
| they can easily be moved. They are easy to | | | | If you want a heater to keep your feet warm as |
| operate, you just plug it in. Most have | | | | you watch TV or sit at your desk, get one that |
| thermostats that allow you to regulate the | | | | will do that. If you are looking to heat an entire |
| temperature so you don't waste the heat | | | | room quickly, you can get a nice heater with a |
| produced. When the chilly season is over, you just | | | | fan to take care of that. Portable space heaters |
| need to find a small space in which to store your | | | | can give you so much comfort for the money |
| heater for the next season. | | | | that you spend. They are a good investment. |
| There are some things to keep in mind when | | | | |