Portable heaters make a good choice if you are camping out or even at home when you need a bit of additional warmth. These medium sized heaters can be kept in any room to keep an individual warm without coming in the way. These heaters do not affect the temperature of other rooms or other individuals who already are at a comfortable level.

Unfortunately, portable heaters have earned the wrong reputation of being the cause of fires in homes that patronize them. As a matter of fact the fire is not caused by the heater but by the ignorance of the user who used it the improper way.
Nevertheless, the problem has already been taken care of, thanks to ever going technical innovations of consumer products, particularly electronic durables. The solution lies in the use of quartz infra-red heaters that keep you warm without the risk of causing a fire around the house.

Heaters based on infra-red technology have a number of definite advantages over the conventional heaters that have been in use since generations.

Compared to heating methods employing furnaces or propane, the new heaters do not release any carbon monoxide, an unhealthy gas that can cause very serious accidents, even death. Infra-red heaters just do not allow the temperature to rise to the point of causing fire while continuing to transmit heat all around the room, from ceiling to floor. The ultimate effect is vey comfortable and allows the user to sleep without any worries of a fire.

A very healthy feature of this technology is that there are no fumes and the temperature is controlled to avoid burning of water content in the surrounding air. As a consequence, there is no loss of humidity and the air is not dried up. That surely keeps away the problem of developing a dry skin and avoids irritation in the eyes that is often experienced by many when a heater is left on for a long time.

Apart from being healthy for the users, such heaters are economical too. They nearly reduce your heating expense by half.

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At the heart of all infrared heaters are the quartz bulbs which are formed by enclosing a tungsten resistance wire within a high purity quartz sheath. They provide even, non drying floor to ceiling heat and, according to the manufacturer, reduce positive ions in the atmosphere responsible for many respiratory problems. The bulbs are rated to last 5,000-7,000 hours and cost around $15 each to replace.

The EdenPure/SunTwin heaters are offered in 3 sizes: 500, 1,000, and 1,500 watt and the unit model numbers coincide with the heat output in watts. So a Suntwin 1500 Elite produces 1,500 watts. The heaters are thermostatically controlled, equipped with a circuit breaker, and have a 1 year warranty.

It has a cool to the touch exterior and, unlike some other heaters, doesn’t have glowing red wires or an exposed fan. This is a big plus if you have kids and/or pets. Despite the complaints some consumers have with it, I haven’t found one that is health or safety related.

The #1 complaint of consumers who have actually purchased the heater comes down to this: Too little heat for too much money. Putting aside the cost factor for a moment, I’ll address the “too little heat” complaint first.

The results you get from a 1,500 watt heater, EdenPure or otherwise, depends on how it’s being used. Bear in mind, a 1,500 watt heater is the equivalent of only 5,000 Btus. This is minuscule compared to a typical 65,000 btu oil or gas fired furnace.

If you’re depending on a 1,500 watt heater as your only heat source, it will heat only 150 – 200 square feet depending on how well your home is insulated, obstructions to the flow of heat, such as walls, and the outside temperature.

Here’s the basic “rule of thumb” formula for calculating space heater capacity:
Watts/10 = heated space in square feet. Or: 1,500/10 = 150.

However, if you use a space heater to supplement your existing heating system by turning back the thermostat and letting the space heater pick up the slack, you could increase the effective heating range of a 1,500 watt heater to 600 square feet.

I chalk this up to what I call the “furniture factor.” You can either buy a space heater that looks like a space heater, or one that complements your decor and doubles as an end table.

An even better example of the “furniture factor” is the electric fireplace. No matter which electric fireplace you look at, they all have the same 1,500 watt heater. Yet, depending on the design of the mantel piece, you could easily spend 2 or 3 times more on an electric fireplace than an EdenPure quartz infrared heater.

The difference is this: Most people who buy an electric fireplace are looking for furniture, but everyone who buys an EdenPure portable heater is looking for heat.

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Portable electric heaters are still the most popular choice when it comes to heating devices. It is because they can be used in households, offices, buildings and anywhere else where the power supply is available. And since most of them are very light, you can carry them by yourself when you need to use them.

Their functionality is quite simple and their effectiveness will lower your heating bills. This, of course, makes them a very smart investment even in the long run. If you are thinking about getting one of these, you have a lot of benefits to take advantage of. And no matter what kind of portable electric heater you want to buy, these are the advantages each one of them has. You can get more of them, depending on the brand and the size of the model you choose.

How do these work? The basics are the same like in stationary heaters. The heat is distributed with the help of the coils. When you adjust your thermostat, the electric signal will be sent to the coils and they will start to heat up. When they reach the desired temperature, they electric power will be cut off and the device will stop working.

The types of these portable units are various. You can have a radiant type, and this one is very cost-effective option. They are able to heat up the entire room and will keep the temperature the same in the whole room area. And because of this, you can use them as primary as well as secondary heating source. If you want to move from a warm, cozy living room into your bedroom, you simply need to move portable electric heater and turn it on in your bedroom. It will need some time to reach the desired temperature, depending on the insulation, and you will be able to sleep comfortably.

You should use these to conserve the electricity and reduce your bills. If you take care of your electric heater, you will be able to have it for a long time. The instructions will give you some tips and guidelines on what you need to do when it comes to maintenance and safety. I won’t write about them again, so you can search for some basic information elsewhere.

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It is easy to notice that portable heating and cooling systems have changed the standard of living. Gone are the days when staying outside our homes used to be a discomfort, simply because we would not get the level of comfort that we used to get in our home. But today, portable heaters are handy and affordable, they can be used almost anywhere – which adds up to their widespread acceptability.

You are free to use a standard portable heat system to instantly warm your outhouse, maybe your tent, a cabin, or even a camp and enhance the comfort level to a great extent. A great many number of portable heat systems are specially designed for use in tents and camps. The heat in such portable heaters is made to dissipate in such a way to ward of insects and small animals, which are always the greatest enemies of sleeping in camps. These special portable heat systems run on battery and are efficient enough to run for weeks.

Some portable heaters come with an added functionality to heat water. These are, by far, the most popular equipments used by campers because it helps enjoy all the wonder of nature while still taking benefits of contemporary conveniences.

An important aspect of portable heaters is safety. Lots of portable heat systems are available in the grey market at fraction of the costs of portable heaters offered by legacy companies. Buying scrupulous portable heaters means significant savings for your pocket, but risking lot more things. To be safe, ensure that you purchase any portable heating system that are certified and approved and that you are aware of all operating instructions before using it. A general precaution is keeping portable heaters away from inflammable materials such as clothing, blankets, tent materials, etc. Follow these simple instructions and you can take your comfort to the next level using portable heaters.

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