Portable Space Heaters ... Economical Supplemental Heating Source

Eliminate Cold Spots

Portable electric space heaters can be used as a supplemental heating source when existing systems are inadequate or to save heating costs by heating occupied rooms only while the main thermostat is turned down. They are a safe, clean and most economical supplemental heating source.

Portable heaters are available in a variety of sizes. Up to a 1,500-watt heater can be used on most 110-volt outlets. One heater is usually adequate to heat a 150-square-foot room.

Different types of portable heaters include the convection, hydronic convection, and radiant heaters. The convection heater contains heating elements that warm the surrounding air and creates convection currents that circulate throughout the room.

Hydronic (hot water) electric units are similar in appearance to other heaters but differ in construction and operation. Water is heated by an electric heating element and circulated through a distribution tube. Heat is conducted to fins and dispersed into the air.

Radiant heaters do not heat air. They radiate heat directly to room objects and people. Once heated, the objects transfer heat to the surrounding air, increasing the air temperature.