Using portable room heaters needs a little more care than central heater systems as all HVAC appliances and room heaters could also pose safety problems if and when they are not handled with caution and care. Though a little more expensive than combustion portable space heaters, electric heaters are safer for indoor heating. All you need to make sure is that your portable heater has an effective thermostatic control. … Continue Reading
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Guidelines for portable room heaters
If you are contemplating on buying a room heater for the coming winter, you should check out portable or small space heaters. Portable or space heaters come in two types – vented and non vented or vent-free units. Vented room heaters are recommended for residential indoor heating. These systems need to be placed near the outside wall of your room to enable easy access to the flue gas vent which is usually installed in the ceiling or on the outside wall. … Continue Reading