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Radiant heat is gaining in popularity as people turn to more energy efficient and cleaner ways to heat their homes in the winter. In Sun Belt climates where the need for heat is sporadic off and on all winter, using portable radiant heat units can be a way to gently heat rooms, and keep them at comfortable temperatures day and night. Portable radiant heat units are on the market that are inexpensive and energy efficient. The portable radiant heaters available online use oil that heats up gradually, and the biggest advantage associated with oil heaters is that they retain their heat over time.

These are also called vertical thermal chimneys. The units are small and would easily fit in the typical bathroom for spot heating or in a cold and drafty bedroom for steady heat. Allergy sufferers also like to use radiant heaters because no dust, pollen, or pet dander blows around when the radiant heaters are in use. Conventional forced air furnaces can circulate many particulates in a home unless they use sophisticated filtration.

The radiant heat from the oil heaters has a chance to penetrate the furniture, walls, and flooring, as well, so there are no times when the room cools down, unlike a hot air furnace. Some people use them in conjunction with forced air heating in case they have a room that is exceptionally cold. Instead of turning the furnace up, they simply place an oil heater inside the room to enjoy the radiant heat they produce.

Oil radiant heaters are also much safer than other methods of heating. There is no carbon monoxide created, and there is virtually no danger of fire. They simply do not get hot enough to combust anything commonly found in a home, and many have shut-off switches in case they tip over. The fins in the radiant heat units are tightly sealed, and it is unlikely one would ever leak the contents. Overall, people in all but the most extremely cold climates can benefit from using quiet, efficient, clean radiant heat.

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