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Quartz Infrared Heater

JenniferWaller | May 5, 2010 |

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Central heating can be an excellent system to have available in your home during winter. However during the other seasons it may not be cost effective to use it. At these times heating may only be required occasionally in the room where you are. Small space heaters are ideal for this purpose.

Space heater is a general name which covers a number of different types. This can range from fan heaters which circulate warm air around a room to small oil filled radiators which work in the same manner as a central heating radiator. There is a wide choice to select from such that most people should be able to find a style that suits their needs and their budget.

Cost and portability are the benefits which can be gained from using a small heater in your home. Cost in that heating one room is more affordable than heating your entire home. The portable nature of small heaters means they can go where central heating may not be available. This can include the garage, basement or patio of your home.

A quartz infrared heater can be a good choice of heater. These have heating elements encased in quartz tubes to protect them, and these are powered by electricity. The heating elements radiate heat into a room, although many quartz heater models also have a fan. This circulates the heat further into a room and this can be a more effective heating method.

Manufacturers to look to if you are considering a quartz heater include names such as Optimus and Patton. However there are many more to choose from including Fostoria, iHeater and TPI. All these companies manufacture a range of styles which can be appropriate for many different settings including residential, commercial and industrial.

Quartz tower heaters can be a popular choice and a company that makes a variety of these is Holmes. Some of the Holmes Space Heaters on the market include the Prismatic Quartz Tower Heater with two Heat Settings. This offers heat settings of 1,000 and 1,500 watts, two heating elements and a comfort-control thermostat. This provides the user with a range of heating options and is a good heater to consider.

Safety is of prime concern when considering heaters for your home. In this regards quartz heaters can be a good choice. Most have excellent safety features incorporated in the design and this can include automatic shut-off if the heater is knocked over. Automatic shut-off also occurs if the heater for any reason overheats. These can help to avoid costly and potentially dangerous accidents. Some quartz heaters are enclosed in a cabinet that remains cool even when the heater is working at full power. This can help to avoid injuries to anyone who accidentally touches the heater.

Quartz heaters are available for all budgets. At the more affordable end of the market there are many heaters that cost $50 or less. However if you are interested in a more sophisticated quartz heater which comes enclosed in a cabinet, these can retail for up to around the $500 mark.