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Language A fan heater is a home heating device that consists of a fan that blows air in through a heating element that circulates the hot air throughout the installation area. There are many different forms of fan heaters. Some are designed to be portable so that they can be moved from room to room, while others are designed to be mounted on the wall or ceiling of a room. Installed fan heaters may include lights, exhaust fans, or even outlets to increase their versatility.
A garage heater won't be particularly effective if the garage doesn't have insulation. The most common fan heater is similar to a moving fan and is used to circulate the air. The main difference is that the fan blows air over the heating element, creating a circulation of hot air.
Many models come with thermostats and controls that act like a larger heating unit and can be adjusted to keep the zone within the desired temperature range. Since these small portable units can be placed in any area, they can be used to supplement the heat of larger rooms, or even in buildings around real estate, such as garages or workshops. Fan heaters in bathrooms and bedrooms are also used in many places around the world. This type of fan heater is usually installed on the wall or ceiling of a room and can be controlled either by a thermostat control knob or by flipping a switch on the wall.
Thermostat-controlled models can be set to any temperature, while switch-activated models can be turned on or off with no temperature adjustment. Many small bathrooms have light switch activation installed because heat is only needed when the bathroom is in use. Wall-mounted units are usually adjustable because the room needs to continuously circulate heat during the cooler seasons. A basic fan heater will consist of a heating element and a fan that blows the air through.
More advanced units will have built-in thermostats and controls to improve comfort in the installation area. Some units, like bathroom fan heaters, will also contain lights and exhaust fans, saving space on the ceiling by combining all the necessary components into a compact unit. Some wall units may have electrical outlets so other parts can plug into the same area, but these are not considered a safe alternative to installing separate outlets.
