Portable Heaters

What is a convection heater and why should I buy one?

Convection heaters or baseboard heaters use the process of convection to transfer and disperse heat with via the movement of liquid or gas. The gas or liquid moves within the heating device and spreads its warm convection currents across the heating element. These heaters are perfect for smaller rooms and other enclosed spaces, as warm air can be distributed evenly in that kind of environment.

What should I look for in a portable heater?

You should first understand what kind of space you need a portable heater or space heater for. Then, you need to look for what kind of distribution strengths and weaknesses that heater may have. Radiant heaters provide quick heating in tight spaces, while other electric heaters have their own power capabilities to consider.

How much space does a portable heater heat?

A general rule of thumb to follow is that it takes roughly 10 watts of power to heat around 1 square foot of space. With that in mind, take a close look at what the heater’s manufacturer says about its maximum power output and compare that to the size of the space you’re looking to heat.

Which portable heater uses the least amount of energy?

Infrared heaters tend to use the least amount of energy, equipped with one of the better electricity-to-heat ratios in terms of energy production.