| Portable space heaters come in many different | | | | increasing costs of gas and kerosene for heating |
| sizes, shapes and prices. To find the best heater | | | | and electric space heaters are the answer. Electric |
| for you, you have to know what you need it to | | | | space heaters are ideal for smaller rooms, about |
| do. As you investigate the different types, you | | | | 200 square feet. Electric heaters can get very hot |
| will see which one works best in different | | | | so be careful that you don't put anything that can |
| situations. Your situation may be unique, so find | | | | catch on fire near them. Do not leave an electric |
| the one for you. | | | | room heater on while sleeping. |
| Portable room heaters work great for single | | | | Quartz infrared heaters are one type of radiant |
| rooms that need heating. If you have rooms in | | | | heaters. Infrared heaters are cost efficient and |
| your house that you don't use as often, you can | | | | energy efficient. Infrared heaters generate heat |
| close them off and then use the portable heater | | | | just like the kind from the sun. The appliance is |
| to heat those rooms only when you need to. A | | | | not hot to the touch and heats up in about 5 |
| good example of this is when you want to heat a | | | | minutes. Most infrared heaters are sitting on |
| garage or another small stand alone building. If | | | | wheels which makes it easier to move them |
| your house has a heat pump type of heater and | | | | around. Most people notice a reduction in sinus |
| you live in a cooler climate, a radiant space heater | | | | problems when using infrared heaters because |
| can take that chill off the air and make your | | | | they do not burn oxygen and the air stays dry. |
| room more comfortable. | | | | Portable room heaters come in many different |
| Propane space heaters do not run on electricity | | | | types and sizes. Your best space heater is the |
| so if you are outside they are great heaters. | | | | one that fits your needs. You can find a space |
| Many people use them when camping and they | | | | heater for every taste and budget. An electric |
| make great heaters when ice fishing. Portable | | | | heater may only increase your utility bill by |
| propane heaters are life savers when a storm | | | | pennies a day, depending on how often you use it. |
| takes out your electricity. Just make sure you | | | | The increase is negated because you are saving |
| keep the room well ventilated when using indoors | | | | money by turning down your whole house |
| because propane space heaters give off the lethal | | | | thermostat. Consider using a space heater when |
| gas carbon monoxide. | | | | you don't want to heat your whole house. |
| People are looking for alternatives to the | | | | |