| In an effort to maintain a consistent and | | | | increase the efficiency of the electric heater, |
| comfortable temperature in our homes, we often | | | | many newly built homes are adding radiant heat |
| compare and contrast the heating abilities of the | | | | into their flooring - a layer of electric coils that sit |
| electric heater as opposed to those heaters | | | | on top of the house foundation and are covered |
| powered by gas or oil. Understanding how the | | | | by the floor. Radiant heat can substantially |
| electric heater works to regulate the temperature | | | | increase the efficiency of the electric heater. |
| of our homes - and the price we pay for that | | | | For those who do not have a central electric |
| privilege - can help you begin to differentiate | | | | heater for the entire house, the portable electric |
| between the many heating varieties. | | | | heater - or space heater - can significantly warm |
| An electric heater is by far the most popular | | | | a room. While this style of electric heater can |
| heating source used by private homeowners as | | | | pose risk of fire, most often if they are used |
| well as office and retail space, government | | | | responsibly and according to operation instructions, |
| buildings, and schools. The electric heater, while | | | | they can be a wonderful alternative to central |
| more expensive then its counterparts, is a cleaner | | | | heat. If you choose to install an electric heater |
| burn than gas or oil and is conveniently operated. | | | | down the road, be sure to have a licensed, |
| Further, an electric heater requires little space and | | | | reputable professional perform the installation. |
| distributes heat equitably. | | | | Of course the use of the electric heater comes |
| With an electric heater, heat is distributed through | | | | with conservation responsibility. Do your part to |
| an interplay of coils set into the walls. When we | | | | conserve electricity by setting your heat to a |
| adjust the temperature in our homes through the | | | | moderate temperature and by turning the heat |
| thermostat, a signal is sent to the electric coils | | | | down when you leave the house. |
| which begin to heat accordingly. In an effort to | | | | |