subject: Heaters For Home [print this page] During the cold season, you will find most people covering themselves with heavy clothes while others use even blankets to keep away the biting cold. Those living in the highlands areas are the most affected by the cold season. Electric heaters for home come in two ways called convectional or radiant heaters. Convectional heater works in a natural way that when hot air rises and with the help of natural convection it heats the room. Radiant heat is the one that heats the object directly and not the air.
In recent years, we have seen the advancement of water heaters from the small metal coil water heater that one used to dip into water to a new hybrid water heater with a heat pump technology. This new improved water heater provides instant hot water needed for bathing, washing kitchen utensils or washing clothes.
Toe-Kick Heaters
This is mostly used in offices where there is limited space. They are also used as a supplemental source of heat. They are placed below cabinets and low seats where they can easily fit. They are also convectional heaters. Panel Heaters Panel heaters are placed on the wall just below the ceiling. They use direct radiant heat thus it heats the objects in the room.
These heaters require a storage tank for storing the water. A kitchen-warming drawer is also another heating invention to reach our kitchens. Mostly they come in a set of drawers fit for a spacious kitchen. They produce a low heat that is ideal for keeping meals that was prepared earlier warm and ready to serve anytime.
Most people are now turning to electric heaters for their homes. This is the most modern and best way of heating your house during the cold season. This is mainly because they have the advantage of occupying less space and helps in reducing electricity and gas bills.
