How Do Tell the Difference Between an Energy Efficient Electric Heater, and Just a Fancy Logo

Posted in

By Yvonne Brixey


Are you interested in getting an electric heater to heat your shop or home? If so, good for you. An electric heater can be a really good investment, if you know what you are looking for, and if you get the right one. Unfortunately, there are a lot of bogus electric heaters out there, sold by companies who will try to tell you that theirs is the most efficient form of heat on the market, and you will be saving gobs of money on your heat and electric bill by swapping over to their electric heater to heat your shop or home. But how do you know which electric heater is actually going to save you money, and which one just has a fancy logo?

It is a good idea to do your own research before you commit to any electric heater. For the most part, an electric heater will save you a ton of money on your heating and electric bills, and they work better at heating your shop and home as well. But don't take my word for it, do your own research. There are three different classifications of electric heaters, and they are convective, radiative, and conductive. Each of these electric heaters works to heat your home or shop in a different way, and it is up to you to determine which electric heater will work best for your shop space.

Did you know that an electric heater can either be considered active or passive? This depends on exactly how the electric heater goes about heating a shop or home. With a passive electric heater, where the heat goes depends on how exactly the items in the room or shop are situated. If the room or shop has a natural air flow, the passive electric heater will be better able to evenly distribute heat. Whereas with an active electric heater, the heater works by 'spot heating a particular spot in a room or shop.

There are good and bad points to each of these electric heater types, and what will work best for you and your home or shop depends on exactly what you want your heater to do, as well as the area you are trying to heat. Talk to your local electric heater specialists and they will be better able to guide you on your search for the perfect electric heater. No matter which type of electric heater you decide to go with, however, if you find a high quality heater, as well as an experienced and honest technician, you will be able to save lots of money on your heating bill.

Because a good, quality electric heater is more energy efficient, and it does a better job of heating up a room or shop. Of course you are going to save money on heat if you aren't wasting a bunch of energy! Good luck on your search for the perfect electric heater! With the help of a reputable electric heater salesman, you will be well on your way to saving money on heat! A Guide to Determining Which Electric Heater Is Best for You!




About the Author: