How do you heat a large room? If you want a heating solution that gives off zero emissions to your surroundings and can work efficiently, then you should choose electric heaters.
Area
You will first have to find out how much area your heater will need to cover.
One rule of thumb is that for each square foot of space, you need 10 watts of heat output. But this is applicable only for 8 foot ceilings and good insulation.
If your ceiling is higher than 8 feet, it is best to calculate the total volume of your space to factor in the higher ceiling. Multiply the volume of the space by 1.25 to find out the heating requirements. You may need to include further factors for extra windows, poor insulation and exceptionally cold temperatures. Thus, it is always best to get in touch with experts to take their informed opinion on the matter.
If your room is particularly large, then experts may recommend an electric fireplace.
Form
Electric heaters are available in all sorts of forms and designs. Thus, you can choose a design that best suits your preferences.
Electric Fireplace
An electric fireplace is a heavy-duty heater that can efficiently warm up large rooms. This may be the best choice if you want the heater to operate continuously in a large space. The electric fireplace will make use of a fan to distribute heat quickly and uniformly throughout your living space.
Baseboard Heaters,
Baseboard heaters are a common choice since they do not take up too much space and are cheap. Since they are low profile they can be quite inconspicuous.
Bear in mind that baseboard heaters rely on convection heating (fan less) due to which it can take time for large rooms to heat up. Without a fan, heating may be less uniform while the heat builds up.
Portable Heaters
Portable heaters are popular since they are highly mobile. You do not need to fix them in one place. You can take them to any enclosed space that you please as long as it has an electrical outlet. Thanks to such freedom and flexibility, portable electric heaters could be right for you.
Fan assisted heaters offer exceptional performance since they leverage a fan to dissipate heat quickly. Thus, you will start feeling warm and cozy soon after the heater starts up. The heat will spread uniformly in large enclosed spaces with forced convection that these heaters rely on.
Wall Heaters
Wall Heaters are a great choice due to several factors. These heaters are the best choice if you have young children and pets. You can install them high on walls to keep them out of reach of pets and kids. Since they are fan powered, they can dissipate heat quickly and uniformly in large enclosed spaces. As they are installed on walls, you can save on space with these compact heaters.
Additional Reading
- Best Heater for Large Room
- How Big of a Room Will a 1500 Watt Heater Heat?
- How Much Does It Cost to Run a 1500 Watt Heater for 24 Hours?
