Industrial Heater

One of the most popular uses for electric wall heaters is in the bathroom. High up on the wall, the classic electric bathroom wall heater is away from the bathwater, which could be a major cause of danger if any of it splashes onto the element. It provides a great source of heating during and after a bath or shower, when one is more prone to catching a cold.

Most of us remember electric wall heaters as being composed of a metal grille in front of an electric element that turns red as it heats up. But these days, electric wall heaters, even in the bathroom, are slightly different. Some of them combine a fan, albeit on a quiet setting, while others still run on the same principle of an electric element, but in a more sophisticated form. The elements are finned or tubular, rather than open coil, and they are permanently lubricated. Most electric wall heaters run on a thermostat, which saves much money and energy.

Electric wall heaters are best used in climates where full-time heating is not always necessary. In that case, their low cost and efficiency make them into a good choice. Electric wall heaters should also only be installed upon interior walls, rather than on the outside wall of a building, where they probably won’t work so well. Obviously, they are meant primarily for indoor use unless you install one in your garage.

The cost of electric wall heaters, like anything else, often reflects the quality of the product. Cheaper heaters use open coil elements, which can be dangerous, and noisy fans. These low-cost electric wall heaters also often either come with no warranty at all, or a guarantee for a very short amount of time. For this reason, it is best to pay for something that is slightly more expensive but is safer and works better.

As with any other type of heating, it is desperately important to take safety into account when installing or maintaining your electric wall heaters. If the wires are worn, for example, that may well be a sign that you need to replace the heaters. Similarly, check that there are no sparks when you switch the heater on and off. It is also extremely important to keep curtains and drapes well away from an electric wall heater, as well as any other types of fabric.

If the heater has vents, never allow anything to cover them. And when you install electric wall heaters, pay very close attention to the instructions. If you have young children, make sure that all cords and switches are well out of their reach. One solution may be to install a heater cover, which would conceal all potential temptation. It is also vitally important to make sure that there is some ventilation when using the heater as an insufficient air supply would be very unhealthy and can even be dangerous.

As we can see, quality and safety are the two most important factors when choosing electric wall heaters.