subject: The Difference Between Electric Heaters and Gas Heaters [print this page] The Difference Between Electric Heaters and Gas Heaters
The gas underfired heater is one of the most common types of heaters and it has been around for many years. Generally, it's not expensive to purchase. These heaters are also easy to maintain for a long lifetime of use. Some gas heaters are quite heavy, are internally insulated and have gotten better in how well they are able to transfer heat. Also, many gas heaters have a combustion chamber that is submerged. This chamber prevents heat loss from the burner region. Because these types of gas appliances can be so heavy, many people seek out more lighter weight solutions.
That's where electric heaters often come in. Electric tank heating appliances are the second most used type of heater. Electric tank heaters can be a good solution for heating needs if the demand is small, and electric rates are inexpensive. These appliances work via plastic tanks or plastic-lined steel tanks that usually come with a lifetime warranty. Since plastic tanks don't need to use annodes, smelly odors from the heater are prevented.
Many people use electric heaters for rooms in the house where the main heating unit is not able to supply heat sufficiently. For instance if a gas or electric heating appliance is housed in a basement, a child sleeping in a room on the third floor may still feel cold. Electric appliances that can be operated by batteries or plugged into a wall are better solutions for this problem than gas heaters. Gas appliances could possibly pose a danger if children get too close to them. For more information on the different types of electric heaters for homes clickhere As the chilly season arrives, a heater, whether gas or electric can be a good friend.
