Supplemental Heaters

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A convection-type heater. The heating elements are completely enclosed, so they are safe for use around small children, but they do not give...

A convection-type heater. Uses a ceramic disk heating element. Ideal for spot heating. Lightweight and easy to carry. Safe alternative to...

Boosts the flow of air from the central heating system to areas in a house that are hard to heat or cool. Overcomes the added resistance in...

Insulates ductwork to minimize heat loss and improve efficiency. Available either as self-stick vinyl foam with aluminum foil backing or in...

Plugs directly into a wall unit. One type uses black heat, where heating elements have the heating wire wound around a porcelain...

A convection-type heater. Uses fuel and electricity to circulate hot air around the area to be heated. Fans blow a gust of warm air that is...

Uses a wick rather than a pressure-fed fuel system. Standard features include an automatic shut-off device to extinguish the flame if the...

Requires no outside vent. Suitable for zone heating and is clean burning and inexpensive to operate. Uses an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS)....

A convection-type heater that contains a factory sealed oil reservoir that never needs changing or replenishing. A tubular heating element...

Directs infrared heat to the objects or people to be warmed. For short periods of time, these heaters are more energy-efficient than convection...

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