The Truth About Oil Heaters
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Are you thinking of buying an oil heater for the winter season? Here are some reminders in what you should look for.
Size is an important consideration. Will your oil heater be big enough to heat an entire room? While a smaller unit could heat up a bedroom, a lounge or wider area would need more powerful watt model.
Think about performance. Since oil heaters work by convection, purchasing a model with a built-in fan will better mix the air and provide a stable temperature.
Is it easy to work? The controls on an oil heater should be fairly easy—to find, to access and to use. Are the control markings easy to read? How many settings does it have? The more the better, as that means you will have more control over the temperature.
A timer feature available in some models is very handy, as you can program the oil heater in advance to warm up a certain area. Coming home or waking up to an already warm room is a very convenient feature and might be worth the extra cost. Also, some timers have the ability to turn the heater off after a given time thus preventing the room become too hot.
Is the oil heater easily movable from one place to another? Some oil heaters are heavier than others, while some have castors or wheels for easier transportation.
Some oil heaters come with a detachable drying rack in which you can put clothes on top of the rack, nearby the oil heater to dry them. This is a special feature worth entertaining if it’s something you could use. Remember, it is unsafe to drape clothes on top of an oil heater itself without a special detachment, as the unit could overheat.
Safety is another important factor to weigh. Although an oil heater is usually safe because of the low temperature, you can never be too careful. Look for wide flat fins, fins with casing or protective heat shields. One with narrow exposed fins can become quite hot—even unsafe if not constantly monitored.
Be extra careful if you have small children in the house. Narrow fins should be avoided altogether, and shorter designs suggested; a tall and narrow finned oil heater falling on a child would be disastrous.
Try and find an oil heater with a tilt switch as well as a thermal cutout option. Though more expensive, these features do promote safety. A tilt switch will ensure that the oil heater will be turned off if it gets overturned thus preventing possible fires, burnings or injuries. A thermal cutout will automatically turn the heater off it overheats.
When choosing an oil heater, make sure it’s safe and effectively warms the room using the latest technology. It is a nice, cozy and warm investment for the winter season.
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