All about Decorative Space Heaters – [2021 Guide]

As we all know, in Winters the weather change and gets cooler. Many of us dislike the cold, therefore, we all want to stay warm. So, in that case, buying a Decorative space heater is a good idea because it helps to stay warmer.

I’m a fan of a Decorative space heater as it helps me to stay warmer and helps me to works perfectly. I have bought many heaters; all were good and worked perfectly. There are different types of beautiful as well as functional space heaters available in the market.

As the winter season is not that far away, we will have to plan something for winter. Buying a space heater is a good idea because it looks beautiful in your home or office and warms your room as well.

In this article, we will share almost everything about decorative space heaters, including benefits, disadvantages, and many more. Let’s dive into the article.

What Are Decorative Space Heaters?

Decorative Space Heaters are a type of heaters that helps to stay the temperature of the room warmer. Actually, the design of these heaters is designed in the style of the space. They are designed in such a way that they fit perfectly in every style of home from modern, and modest, to traditional and elegant.

Advantages and Disadvantages 

Everyone has different opinions about decorative space heaters. To clear up the confusion, we have decided to write some advantages and disadvantages of using a decorative space heater. If you are wondering if a heater might be a good choice for you, consider these pros and cons before setting it up.

Let’s start with the Pros.

Pros

Saves Money

Space heaters are a great way for saving money if you used them properly. It uses much less energy than the HVAC which operates at the same temperature. This will help you to save a bit of money. If you want to save more money, simply turn your HVAC thermostat.

Great for space-limited areas

If you have a small space at home, buying a space heater is a good idea as it uses very little space. You can use it almost everywhere, as long as you find a place to insert it.

Portable

One of the best features which I like the most about these heaters is their portability. They are lightweight so you can easily move them from one room to another, and heat the area. Lastly, since they are easy to move so you can also use them outdoors.

Does double-duty

As we mentioned earlier, decorative space heaters are beautiful as well as functional. This means they perform two duties at the same time. The first duty is to increase the beauty of the area where it is installed, and the other one is to help to stay warmer.

Heat only same room

The decorative space heater warms the temperature of the area where it is installed. This means that it does not overheat the person in the second room; it only warms the area where it is being used.

Cons

Danger

According to a report of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 20,000 homes firs are started by heaters every year. Therefore, you have to be very careful in handling a decorative space heater especially if there are babies or small children at your home.

If you are using a decorative space heater, here are the points to follows:

• Only use electric decorative space heaters indoors.
• Switch on the heater only when you are in the room.
• Try to choose a space heater with a built-in timer and thermostat.
• Always keep the heater far away from flammable objects.
• Don’t ever run the heater at night.
• Don’t try to connect the heater to the extension cord.
• Do not touch the heater when the heater is too hot.
• Only use the heater when you are in the room.
• You have to be very careful around the heating element.
• Lastly, take the instructions of the manual very seriously.

Requires Attention

Before buying a decorative space heater, there’s a lot to consider. You should do research and look for size, output, power source, type, maximum temperature, safety features, and more importantly design before buying a heater. Make sure to buy a heater that is the perfect size and power for your house. If you don’t focus on such things, you may in deep trouble after some time.

Once you have bought a heater, be careful in using it. Do not turn on the heater when it is not in use. It is recommended to periodically check the heater to ensure it is not running too hot, or that the air is not running too violently.

Lastly, make sure to check the bills each month and if the heater is not saving much money, it is not that useful anyway. Try to switch to the gas heater or other type of heater that saves energy that results in saving money.

How Much Space do Decorative Space Heaters Heat?

It depends on the decorative space heater which you choose. Overall, they offer additional heat; this means that space is already heated to an average temperature by another source and the heater easily increases this temperature. This includes specific square footage.

Some decorative space heaters can only heat the space around them. On the other hand, some space heaters can heat extra up to 1000 square feet.

A Note regarding Safety

Keep in mind that many of the Decorative Space Heaters come with a special type of built-in safety features. However, still keeping safety in mind is very important. These heaters have internal units that are heated to warm the air, so it is recommended to read all usage and safety instructions to avoid trouble.

After buying a heater, think about where will you place the heater to ensure it’s safe. Moreover, place it away from the flammable things so that it doesn’t damage anything around it. Lastly, if you are sleeping or going out of the room, be sure to turn it off. By doing so, you will be more likely to avoid possible issues.

Conclusion

Decorative Space Heaters are the best choice for winter. It not only helps to stay warm but also increases the beauty of the place where it is installed. However, it is not a replacement for the HVAC system. These heaters are a good tool for limited, specific conditions if used with caution. Most heaters stop working when they are misused or overused. So, you have to be very careful in handling the heater.

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