Space heaters come in many shapes and sizes and use different elements to heat a room. We will help you find the perfect outfit for winter.
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space heater price
Most electric space heaters that operate solely in that capacity (rather than as dual air purifiers, for example) cost less than $150, and many of the models on this list cost less than $100. Some small, well-regarded, low-cost models can be purchased for less than $50. Unit size, additional features, number of settings, and heating elements all affect the overall cost of a space heater.
space heater size
There is no standard size or shape for electric space heaters, and most of the space heaters I've researched either mention their ability to heat a “small to medium” space or specify a room type. You did not specify the square footage of coverage except for . As a bedroom or office. Space heaters may be designated as tabletop, floor-standing, or bathroom-type, but they often have a small footprint, have low horizontal space requirements, and may or may not oscillate. Also available as a tall but narrow “tower” model.
Types of space heaters
Although this list consists only of electric space heaters (as opposed to water- or oil-heated models), there are several different mechanisms that electric space heaters can utilize to produce heated air.
Forced Fan: A forced fan space heater circulates air by drawing it into the unit, passing it over a heating element (usually a metal coil), and expelling the heated air through an exhaust vent inside the unit. .
Infrared: Infrared bulbs convert electricity into radiant heat. This is the least common type of space heater listed here, but it's no less effective.
Ceramic: Ceramic space heaters utilize electricity to heat ceramic plates within the unit, releasing radiant heat into the air with or without the additional use of a fan.