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How to Select an Electric Space Heater in Rockwall, TX

Whether you’re looking warm up an unheated room in your Terrell or Rockwall home, or want a little added heat wherever your family spends the most time without turning up the thermostat, an electric space heater can be an effective and efficient solution.

But with so many models and features to choose from, the process can be more than a little confusing. So we’ve compiled a few tips to help you select a portable heater that is just right for your home.

  • Choose a space heater that has been tested and approved by a national safety testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories.
  • Consider the size of the space you want to Rockwallheat. A heater that is too small will not provide adequate heat and could potentially overheat itself, while an oversized portable space heater will gobble up a lot of extra energy.
  • For consistent heating, select a space heater with a programmable thermostat.
  • Select a space heater that stays cool to the touch, especially if you have small children or pets in your home.
  • Choose a unit that has a tip-over switch that will automatically shut the heater off should it get knocked over accidentally.  Another feature worth having is an over-heat switch to prevent overheating.
  • If your electric heater must share an outlet with another appliance or device, you might want a dual-wattage model. Dual-wattage heaters have a low (750 watt) and a high (1500 watt) setting. If you need to have a TV or lamps plugged into the same circuit, you can do so with the low setting without blowing a fuse or tripping a breaker.
  • Consider the heater’s noise level. While electric space heaters aren’t as noisy as they used to be, fan powered heaters can still be pretty distracting.
  • And finally, think about the design. Will the space heater be in a common area of the house? If so, maybe it’s worth a little extra money to purchase one with added   aesthetic appeal.

Of course, if you’re using space heaters to make up for an under-performing central heating system, the extra money you spend on your electric bill will eventually exceed the cost of whatever repair work might be needed.   In that event, contact Absolute today and let us have a look at your heating system.  The problem could be a lot simpler than you think.

Furnace Replacement in Kaufman & Terrell

If your Kaufman or Terrell furnace is more than 15 years old, you have the potential for major headaches just around the corner. That’s the upper limit of its average expected lifespan. Anything beyond that is pure gravy.index0

But if you’re worried about that gravy turning sour, then now’s the time to plan for a replacement home heating system that will take the worry out of turning up the thermostat.

Before taking that next big step in improved home comfort, here are a few tips to help guide you through the process:

Focus on what it can do, not who made it

There are many high quality home heating systems on the market today. So many that the system’s brand name should not be your first consideration. Rather, focus on what the system has to offer you in terms of added comfort, reduced energy expense, and environmental friendliness

Consider the Whole System

A heating system is much more than the furnace or boiler. Which is why you need an experienced home comfort provider like Absolute Air to design and install it for you. Simply replacing one “box” for another is not enough.

Programmable Thermostat

If cutting your energy costs is one of your priorities, then you’ll want your new heating system to be installed with one or more programmable thermostats. Today’s more advanced models can be programmed by time of day, day of the week, and some can even be adjusted from a remote location.

Furnace Replacement is an Absolute Air Specialty

At Absolute Air, here are just a few of the steps that go into our heating system design process:

– Perform heat load calculations for proper system sizing

– Check vents and returns for proper air flow

-Check your insulation, doors, and windows to see where heat might be escaping

– Factoring in how your home is sited, i.e., does it face north or south?

– Determining the number and quality of your windows

And more

To learn more or schedule a free in-home new heating system proposal, contact the home comfort specialists at Absolute Air. And before you know it, you’ll be back living in paradise with greatly reduced energy bills.

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Absolute Air has been a leading provider of Air Conditioning & Heating Services in Kaufman County since 2009.

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3443 E. HWY 175, KAUFMAN, TX 75142
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