Wall Heaters

There are wall heaters or baseboard heaters that are unobtrusive and very effective as to heating the space while you are in the room. The baseboard heaters can be added with modifications to the existing base boards in any room. They are just one of many types of room heaters. 

Dedicated Wall Heaters

The wall heaters are strictly heat producing. No cooling can be or is involved with the units. They are mounted directly into the wall of a room. They become an unmovable part of the wall. Do not place anything directly in front of the heater.  

There are marvelous places for this type of heater. In an area with very little floor space or in an area that might be damp or water might  accumulate on the floor but you need to heat the space from time to time. A bathroom is a prime example of where you might want to place such a heater. Remember, since electricity is involved as the primary source of energy for wall heaters, you will probably want to have an electrician handle the installation. 

  As with other electric heaters, you must take care when placing objects close to the wall heater. Standing in front of such a source of warmth may be comforting, however, do not get to close to the protective grill. Please take extra caution if there are little ones who will be in the room where a wall heater is being used.  

Baseboard Heaters

Baseboard heaters are a very subtle way of heating particular areas in your home. The heaters are built directly into baseboards that you would replace the existing baseboards in your house. Many people have found that using this type of heating is inexpensive and effective for their needs. As you can imagine, there is no direct change in your décor. Another big advantage is, if you are remodeling an older home with bad or no heat ducts, this may be your answer as baseboard heating requires no ducts.