• Electric space heaters are electrical heating units that put out heat to warm a space. They can be used in any room of the house that is cold and drafty to raise the temperature of the room, making it more comfortable. When choosing electric space heaters, there are many types to choose from to meet your specific needs. Electric space heaters are portable, so they can be placed wherever more heat is needed.
  
  

Radiant Heaters

• A radiant heater provides warm heat much like the sun's rays. These heaters use reflectors to center the heat in a certain path. A person must be sitting within eye distance of the heater to feel the heat. The heating elements used in these heaters consist of quartz and metal coils to give out the radiant heat. One drawback of this type of heater is that it can catch fire if it is too close to furnishings due to the greatness of heat coming from the heater.
  
  

Fan Heaters

• Fan heaters are lightweight and portable, which means that they can be easily moved to any area in need of heat. These heaters provide fast heating by using a fan to deliver air past the hot heating elements. Fan heaters are inexpensive to purchase and work well for heating small areas quickly. When purchasing a fan heater, it is advisable to buy one with an automatic shutoff so that the heater will turn itself off automatically if it gets accidentally knocked over.
  
  

Ceramic Heaters

• A ceramic heater uses a fan as well, but it has a ceramic element for heating. These heaters give out heat in a specific direction of a room. The fan in the heater pushes heat all around the room, offering more even warmth. Certain models of this type of heater are oscillating, which directs more heat over a larger space.
  
  

Oil Radiator Heaters

• The oil-filled radiator heater is a very popular type of heater because they are considered safe to use. They have the benefits of being quiet, energy efficient, secure and are a dependable source of heating for the home. When the heater has been turned on, it takes a few minutes to heat up; once it does, it remains that way using very little energy. The outer part of the radiator gets warm but not so hot that it would cause burns or start fires. The air coming from this heater gives out a natural stream of warm heat. These heaters tend to heat larger areas better, with the heat being more even and non-directional. If you need heat for an undetermined amount of time, these heaters work very well.