What Are the Types of Portable Heaters?

There are many different types of portable heaters out there and if you are new to it, picking the right one for home and outdoor use can be quite overwhelming. Each model has its benefits, but it’s up to you to decide which one is best for your situation. As a general rule, portable heaters will save money on your electric bill when used properly. There are five fuels that space heaters use: electricity, propane, natural gas, wood, and kerosene. There are also three basic models: baseboard, fan, and wall types. If you look hard enough, you can find all three models for each fuel type.

Fuel type is pretty important when picking the right heater for home and outdoor use because it determines where you can use the heater. If you will be using the heater indoors, then electric is the most popular and economic choice. However, if you will be inside a tool shed or detached garage that doesn’t have electricity then propane space heaters or natural gas will be a good choice. Wood isn’t a very popular fuel type anymore, but it has its uses, such as when ice fishing or some other outdoor activity. However, kerosene space heaters are quickly overtaking wood even with the outdoors men thanks to its efficiency.

Each model has its advantages in certain situations; however, the model is not as set in stone as the fuel type when using a portable heater. The most familiar type of portable heater is an electric baseboard heater. These heaters are short and wide. They are called baseboard heaters because they wood heaters are frequently found against the wall, near the baseboards. This model is most familiar because it is the most beneficial. They are small enough to carry from room to room when needed, yet powerful enough to heat a whole bedroom by themselves.

Fan heaters are usually smaller than baseboard heaters, some can even be placed on your computer desk to help keep your hands and face warm while working. Fan heaters usually rely on convection to heat an area, they heat the air and cause it to circulate throughout the room. Gas or electric wall heaters also rely on convection as a heating method, usually. This is because of their size.