Electric heaters
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Which electric heater suits you?
Fan heaters
A fan heater has a fan and a heating element, like a filament. The heater blows the hot air in the room, so the room warms up quickly.
- You can feel the warmth right away.
- With the fan, you can spread the warmth throughout the entire room.
- Fan heaters make more noise than other heaters.
Convection heaters
You can often use a convection heater as extra electric heating. Cold air flows along the heater, heats up, and goes up. That way, the hot air spreads throughout the room. An oil heater heats hold the hot air longer.
- A convection heater doesn't make a lot of noise.
- The room stays warm longer compared to other heaters, especially with oil heaters.
- It takes 15 to 30 minutes until you feel the warmth of the heater.
Infrared heaters
An infrared heater works with radiation heat. That way, you can warm up people, animals, and objects, but not the air. You can only feel the warmth if you're close to the heater.
- You can feel the warmth right away.
- An infrared heater doesn't make a lot of noise.
- You can only feel the warmth when you're near the heater.
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FAQ
What types of electric heaters are there?
There are convection heaters, fan heaters, ceramic heaters, oil heaters, and infrared heaters.
What do I use an electric heater for?
You can place an electric heater as main heater in a small space or as extra heater in addition to your central heating boiler.
Can I easily move an electric heater?
Yes, most models are light and have handles, so you can easily move them.
Are electric heaters safe?
Many heaters have a safety against falling over and becoming too hot, so you can use them safely.
How big can the space be for my electric heater?
It depends on the power. A 1000W heater heats a small room, while a living room often needs 2000W or more.
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