| There are many different types of space | | | | better to have around children and pets. If you |
| heaters. Each type has its own benefits and | | | | use an electric heater with a fan, you can heat a |
| disadvantages. Once you determine what you | | | | large room quickly and easily. Quartz infrared |
| need the space heater to do, you can figure out | | | | heaters use heat rays like the sun to heat you up |
| what type of heater will be the best room heater | | | | from the inside like the rays from the sun. |
| for you. Learn about the different types so you | | | | Most people use portable room heaters when |
| will be able to determine which one will do the job | | | | they are trying to heat just one room. If you |
| for you. | | | | have living areas that you don't use much, there |
| Fuel space heaters use kerosene or propane. | | | | is no reason to waste electricity to heat them up. |
| These types of room heaters are good when | | | | You can turn the overall temperature down in |
| you lose electricity, like in a storm. They are also | | | | your home and use a space heater to heat up |
| used for outdoor camping trips and are great for | | | | the rooms that you do use, when you use them. |
| outdoor patios. Notice the use of the word, | | | | Space heaters come in a wide variety. You can |
| outdoor. Fuel space heaters can cause carbon | | | | get a small radiant heater that is just big enough |
| monoxide poisoning. They should only be used | | | | to heat up your legs or you can get an electric |
| outside or in well ventilated areas. | | | | heater that looks like a fireplace. Keep in mind |
| Convection and radiant are the most efficient and | | | | that you don't have to spend a lot of money to |
| safe heaters. They are a type of electric heater. | | | | get a good heater. Do you research and |
| Electric heaters convert 100% of the energy | | | | determine which space heater does what you |
| used into heat. The newer convection and radiant | | | | need. |
| models stay cool to the touch which makes them | | | | |