Have you seen people put water in front of a heater?
The main reason for this practice is to help humidify the air, as the water evaporates and adds moisture to the heated space, making it more comfortable, particularly when the air is dry.
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Many people wonder if space heaters emit radiation.
The answer is yes, they do, particularly those that use infrared energy, such as electric space heaters.
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When it comes to heating your home, the decision between an electric baseboard heater vs. space heater can be challenging.
Both options have their advantages and best-use scenarios, making it essential to understand their unique features and capabilities.
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Space heaters are a popular choice for providing additional warmth during colder months, so much so that space heaters melt outlets.
Understanding the reasons behind this phenomenon is crucial for ensuring the safe use of these appliances in your home.
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All of them. All electric heaters are energy efficient.
But that’s probably not the answer you were looking for if you’re trying to narrow down your search for the most efficient electric heater, right?
So what do I mean by all of them?
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Thanks to the energy crisis, a lot of people have turned to alternative ways of heating their homes.
And this has led to lots of questions about the general use of space heaters—and what kind of problems they could cause.
One question asked often is is it bad to sit in front of a space heater.
Let’s find out.
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So what kind of space heater is best?
That’s a question often asked, and the short and truthful answer is that no single space heater—type or brand—is the best.
However, if you’re wondering what kind of space heater is best for your specific circumstances, that’s a different matter.
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There’s a lot of confusion these days about whether electric space heaters produce carbon monoxide.
And if some don’t, which ones do?
The quick answer is no.
Electric space heaters do not produce carbon monoxide.
Want proof?
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Anyone who has ever bought a space heater and bothered to look at the user’s manual has probably read that they’re not to use an extension cord.
And yet people still ask whether they can plug a space heater into an extension cord.
So, can you plug a space heater into an extension cord?
The answers are no and maybe.
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