How to Choose a Wall-Mounted Space Heater
Electric space
heaters are growing in popularity as families seek ways to lower the fuel costs
associated with central heating systems. Wall-mounted space heaters, one of the many space heater design options available at our
website HeaterStoreOnline.com, enable homeowners like you to turn down
thermostats and provide added warmth on an ad hoc basis when living areas are
occupied.
Unlike
portable electric space heaters that are plugged into a standard household
outlet, most, but not all wall mounted heaters are designed to be connected
directly to the home’s electric grid.
For this reason they are favored as sources of heat in new construction,
room additions or remodeling projects when they can be installed between
studs. Other designs mount directly to
wall surfaces. Both installation options have the advantage of saving floor
space.
Fast,
efficient wall mounted heaters are also found in guest bedrooms, guest bathrooms, garages,
basements, offices, entryways and breezeways – wherever central heating is not
available or insufficient.
Advantages of Wall Mounted Space Heaters
Choices of
heat – radiant, convection or both – are other advantages of wall heaters. Convection models warm the room; radiant
models warm the room occupants. Some
electric wall heaters have fans that circulate the air and automatically turn
off on only when the heater has cooled.
An example of
the technology available in modern wall mounted heaters is the Qmark HT1502SS 120V Digital Programmable Wall Heater with its easy to use LED
touch screen operation and remote control. Behind its stylish exterior are heavy duty
non-glowing steel fins brazed to steel sheathed tubular elements in a grid
pattern that covers the entire discharge area. This wall mounted heater delivers
682 – 5120 BTUs (British Thermal Units) per hour, has a time programmable
thermostat and a night light.
Portable Wall Heaters
for the Home Office or Workplace
Cold feet are no fun at the workplace, wherever you work. A solution is the lightweight, portable, Qmark 202SL Radiant Plug-In Under Desk Heater that is easily moved between
locations as needed. Weighing only 6
pounds and consuming only 170 watts the compact 22in. x 1in. x 15in. high under
desk heater delivers personalized radiant heat just where it's needed, when
it's needed and costs just pennies to operate.
Shopping Tips for
Wall Mounted Space Heaters
Although there are exceptions most wall mounted space heaters are designed
to be wired directly to the electric grid rather than being powered by an
outlet. For this reason you will have to
decide whether you want a 110-volt or 220-volt unit. Discuss this with a licensed electrician who
will also confirm that your residential power supply is sufficient for 220-volt
wall mount heaters. Another decision
factor is the amount of heat your electric wall heaters should provide. Underpowered units work overtime and consume
more electricity than a properly powered unit, so savings at the outset might
be quickly lost due to higher electric bills. We have published a handy heater guide
to calculate your heater size.
Sincerely,
HeaterStoreOnline.com
Customer Satisfaction Team
