July 8, 2010
- Which Is Safer: The Electric Space Heater or Electric Fireplace?
According to the National Fire Protection Assoc. (NFPA) heating equipment was the second leading cause of home fires and home fire deaths.
The heating equipment category includes central heating, fixed and portable space heaters and wood stoves. Of these, fixed space heaters (wall mounted or freestanding propane heaters) accounted for 17% of the fires and 28% [...]
April 16, 2010
- Everything You Need to Know About Space Heaters
Space heaters are one of the most useful tools for keeping costs low during cold winter nights. A space heater enables the user to turn off the heater for the whole house, and just heat one or two rooms at a time. Space heaters are very useful, but it can be hard to decide which [...]
April 12, 2010
- Portable Space Heaters Can Make Life Cozier
When choosing the best portable space heater, you have to determine what is best for you. If you’re in the market for a space heater, you need to sit down and figure out what you want the space heater to do and where are you going to use it. Determine if it will stay in [...]
April 8, 2010
- What Type of Space Heater Will Work For You
Before going out to buy a space heater, you should sit down and make sure you know what you want the heater to do. You can find a heater to fit any need. Do you need a very portable one or is efficiency your top concern. Will the heater be used to heat just a [...]
April 4, 2010
- Space Heaters Can Keep You Warm and Save Money
We do many things to be more energy conscious and try to save money. But some of us don’t want to sacrifice our comfort. There is a way to stay comfortable in your space and save money on your utility bills.
When you have your thermostat set at 68 or lower you can possibly save hundreds [...]
March 31, 2010
- Check Out Space Heater Reviews To Get A Good Deal
ConsumerReports.org is a good place to go if you want to see some space heater reviews. You have to be a member to get all the details, but you can always count on Consumer Reports to tell it like it is. You may not even need Consumer Reports, if you do some of your own [...]
March 27, 2010
- 10 Space Heater Safety Tips To Brush Up On
Approximately 7% of residential house fires are associated with electric and propane space heaters according to the CDC and the Consumer Products Safety commission.
The overwhelming majority of space heater accidents are the result of improper use, failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions, or incomplete knowledge of basic space heater safety.
The following safety tips are a [...]
March 23, 2010
- Space Heaters Can Save You Money
A portable propane space heater is a great alternative to running your central heater to heat the entire house. If there are rooms that are not used all the time, a propane heater can be used to just heat those rooms. Many people take portable propane heaters on camping trips or use them in their [...]
March 11, 2010
March 7, 2010
- Which Space Heater Will Work For Me
It should be very easy to find a portable space heater to meet your needs. There are many different types, each with its own advantages. Space heaters run on either electricity or fuel, like propane or kerosene. Electric space heaters are the most popular because if you have an electric socket, you can have heat.
Some [...]