| All electric heaters convert electrical energy into | | | | wave infrared radiation is not absorbed by the air. |
| heat, but their methods of doing so vary greatly. | | | | Rather, it hits something solid in the room (object |
| The convection method will warm the air in a | | | | or person) and changes the radiation into heat. So |
| room and then circulate it with a fan to warm the | | | | it stands to reason that radiant heaters are more |
| people and objects in there. They depend on the | | | | efficient at quickly warming a person. The heater |
| warm air rising to heat the higher elements in the | | | | hasn't got any moving parts, is silent, and cannot |
| room. The infrared radiant heater makes use of | | | | be affected by air movement. That makes it |
| electromagnetic waves to warm the objects in a | | | | excellent for warming you in an outdoor situation. |
| room, which then emit heat that warms the air. | | | | The infrared heater uses less energy and requires |
| So now we will explore infrared radiant heaters | | | | less repair. |
| vs. space heaters. Which is better? | | | | Both types of heaters are safe to use, as long as |
| Electric space heaters do a fine job of warming | | | | you follow the directions of the manufacturer. |
| the entire area of a small closed room. The | | | | Almost all of them have automatic shut-off in |
| greatest warmth will be near the ceiling. These | | | | case of overheating or if the unit gets knocked |
| convection units come in all prices, shapes and | | | | over. No portable heater should ever be left on |
| sizes. They might have only a heating element, or | | | | when nobody is home and using it. It is wise to |
| they may also include a fan with several settings. | | | | check for the Underwriters Laboratories seal of |
| They turn off automatically when the room | | | | approval when shopping for your heater. In fact, |
| reaches the temperature set by the unit or by | | | | you should always do some research before you |
| you. They will go on again as the room cools. | | | | purchase, and read some of the comments made |
| The infrared radiant heaters do not heat the air in | | | | by people who own them, to find out the |
| a room. They are composed of thin, flat plates, | | | | operating cost and dependability of each model |
| designed to cover a large area.. Wide, tall infrared | | | | you are considering. |
| heaters will generally do the best job. The long | | | | |