| Heaters produced within the Holmes brand bear | | | | and are therefore less likely than **quartz |
| diverse traits accompanied by general affordability | | | | infrared heaters** to burn those nearby. |
| and small size. The main different product types | | | | There are a number of safety and convenience |
| can be broadly categorized as quartz, ceramic, or | | | | features in modern heaters by Holmes and other |
| small fan-based in design. Each of these different | | | | companies that you can expect to find in almost |
| designs provides the same essential heating | | | | any model. Because of this, it's often worthwhile |
| function. The biggest difference you'll see right | | | | to upgrade from an old heater even if it's working |
| away is in the appearance itself. Quartz models | | | | perfectly well. The majority of **Holmes space |
| generally keep the the quartz tubes on prominent | | | | heater** products being manufactured currently |
| display, while ceramic models more commonly | | | | will automatically shut themselves off when tipped |
| conceal the heating elements from view. Then | | | | over, for example. You can also generally find an |
| there's the smaller fan-based models, which look, | | | | automatic shut off for overheating, although once |
| of course, like a somewhat more portable grilled | | | | the heater is overheated it may be some time |
| fan. Being able to identify these different types on | | | | before it will allow you to turn it on again. |
| sight, and knowing their individual characteristics, | | | | Some individual models by Holmes have been |
| will help you find a specific product to be satisfied | | | | noted to have an unpleasant smell when operated. |
| with instead of just going with whatever appears | | | | This can be caused by dust in the system or |
| to look good. For example, a quartz heater has | | | | other generally minor issues. Ideally, the |
| good electricity efficiency, but poor long-range | | | | manufacturer only ships models that have been |
| heat distribution, while ceramic heaters are | | | | thoroughly cleaned to avoid this, but, of course, |
| comparatively the opposite. | | | | sometimes there will be glitches in the system. If |
| Quietness of heater operation is something that | | | | you have the bad luck to purchase a model |
| varies in importance according to the individual. If | | | | where this isn't the cause, then the easiest |
| you're sensitive to noise, you should be aware | | | | solution is to simply allow it to run outdoors. After |
| that there are many heaters that are quite loud. | | | | a few days, the smell should fade. If the odor |
| However, there are also softer models available. | | | | remains after that, then you should probably turn |
| If you would like the quietest kind of heater | | | | the product in and get a replacement. |
| possible, then you should look for one that | | | | A number of Holmes brand heaters, such as the |
| markets low noise in operation specifically as a | | | | HCH6150-UM, lack handles and generally take |
| major feature of the product. Heaters currently | | | | poorly to being moved. This is ironically more |
| offers several models that are labeled 'ultra quiet' | | | | often true of the more expensive, larger models |
| to cater to this niche. | | | | than the smaller cheaper ones. If you anticipate |
| Heaters based on fan designs have the primary | | | | needing to move the heater around frequently |
| virtue of being better at spreading heat over an | | | | instead of keeping it in one location, you should |
| area. This is because the included fan is used to | | | | probably avoid the larger models and look at the |
| push the heated air outwards, whereas most | | | | small and medium-sized heaters instead, which are |
| other types of heaters will simply allow the heat | | | | built with the expectation of being moved. |
| to radiate off the heating element without any | | | | Bought from the right store, Holmes heaters can |
| additional help. However, the power it takes to | | | | be remarkably cheap. At some storefronts, |
| operate the fan in addition to the heating element | | | | however, they can be marked up as much as |
| does add up, making fan heaters less efficient for | | | | two hundred percent over what you'd find them |
| using only necessary power in a small area. If you | | | | at elsewhere! Most models are sold within a |
| require for the heater to have reach in its heat | | | | twenty to eighty dollar range, but prices for |
| output, these are good models, but they aren't | | | | specific models will vary greatly from one location |
| the best if you intend to be fairly near to your | | | | to another. Even many of the top-end models by |
| heater most of the time. | | | | Holmes can be bought for forty dollars or less if |
| If safety for pets or children is a major concern, | | | | you're willing to wait and look around. Be broad in |
| then one of Holmes's ceramic or fan heaters will | | | | your shopping search if you want to save the |
| be better options than the hotter quartz models. | | | | most money. |
| These heaters operate at lower temperatures, | | | | |