Coil heaters are what most of us think of when talking about space heaters. These are heaters that have a coiled heating element inside and normally use a built in blower that moves the air over the coil to heat it. Though this is old technology, they are still very popular. They do heat a space fairly quickly but from an energy consumption point of view, they are not particularly efficient. There are also space heaters that use fuel such as Kerosene or propane. The fuel to operate these heaters can become expensive and if the heater is not properly used and maintained, they can give off noxious fumes and may also pose a fire hazard. Then there is the oil heater. These look similar to the old steam radiators and use a heating element to heat oil contained in the unit. This type of space heater is slow to get hot and takes longer to heat a space.

 

The new kid on the block is the Halogen heater. These space heaters use a halogen element to heat the air and may also have a fan built in as well. Also many of these heaters are also oscillators, meaning they swing from side to side like an oscillating fan does. A side benefit to these heaters is that they also provide a degree of light as well since the halogen element is quite bright when running. These units are sturdy and will generally outlast most other types of space heaters, making them a cost effective choice since they do not need to be replaced as often. From an efficiency standpoint, these types of heaters will generally use less power to operate than most other space heaters as well. For my money, the halogen space heater is the most efficient and safest choice in space heaters.

 

If you are looking to purchase space heaters, then Heaters UK is the place to shop. At Heaters UK, we offer a wide range of fan heaters, space heaters, electric heaters, and so much more. Feel free to browse all over our site. If you have any questions, please feel free to call one of our customer service representatives from 9am to 8pm.