All three methods of heat transfer occur: conduction, convection, radiation. However, heaters are often designed to transfer lots of heat via radiation.
Its because of radiation.
Heat is crated when molecules bounce off one another causing friction and the molecules bounce off of your own skin. The more friction, the warmer it is.!=] Corey l.m.
AnswerBad thermostat, clogged heater core, or a defective heater control switch. If an engine has not been running long it will not have warmed up, the warmth from a car heater usually comes from the engine.
Same as any hot water heater. Turn the gas valve to off.
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yes, radiant heaters are wonderful. they are radiant and they give off heat. if you want warmth you should definitely invest in a radiant heater. you will be so glad you did.
There should be a dial on the front of the heater that you set the temp. with.
Clarification of terminology- Heater core not heater coil. And Yes there is a very good chance that it may be leaking.
First place to look is the thermostat
Probably the heater blower motor.
Not if the water heater is electric