When the temperatures drop and blankets don't cut it, it's time to turn on the heat. Whether you use an electric baseboard heater or an old fashion wood burning stove, you should know that heaters come in different sizes and are powered by various types of fuels, most which are often penny-savers.
Heat Things Up
When purchasing a heater, its power source is very important. Think about what best suits your home or work space, how often you will need use the heater, and of course, your budget.
* '''Electric''': These heaters are efficient and portable and are designed to perform well with little maintenance. The Optimus Infrared Quartz Radiant heater provides onspot heating and uses less energy than other traditional heat sources.
* '''Kerosene''': If you have a large area that needs to be heated, kerosene heaters double as a fuel source. The Mr. Heater Portable Kerosene Heater will warm up any warehouse, factory, barn, and other sizable rooms. It has an overheat safety shutoff and continuous ignition. Small kerosene tanks are available for home use.
* '''Propane and Natural Gas''': Whether you're at work or at home, propane and natural gas heaters are easyup. Since it's a radiant heater, it will warm up objects in a room before it heats the air. It's wall mountable and is powered by liquid propane.
* '''Wood Stoves''': Keep warm and create an inviting ambiance with wood stoves. This type of heater actually saves you money because it runs on wood or coal. However, they're are not cheap. The Drolet Savannah 55,000 BTU stove will set you back $650.
Heater Accessories
Here are a few accessories that your heater won't be able to work without.
* '''Kerosene Siphon Pump''': Transfer fuel from a container to a heater without a problem. American Wick's batteryhalf gallons per minute and can only be used with K1 kerosene or water.
* '''Cast Iron Stove Damper''': Keep heat from escaping through a wood burning stove's chimney with a damper. These discs are fitted inside the stove and stops heat from leaving the thermal area.
* '''Immersion Heater''': These devices are used to heat liquids in a tank or container. Any heater that is powered by a liquid will have an immersion heater such as the screw plug. It has a control range between 60 degrees and 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
