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ELECTRIC ROOM HEATER [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Heating
DEF

A device which uses electricity to produce heat ...

CONT

Electric space heaters are available as convection or radiant heaters, and use peak rate electricity. They are designed to heat a zone, rather than a whole home.

CONT

Electric space heaters contain one or more heating elements. They produce heat when an electric current is passed through the element. ... Electric space heaters are most appropriate in rooms requiring heating for short periods of time, such as in a bedroom, bathroom, study and perhaps infrequently used formal living areas. As they can be quite expensive to run if left on for long periods, they are not recommended as the main heating source for living areas.

CONT

Electric Room Heaters ... can include baseboard heaters, forced air wall inserts, floor inserts and cabinet convector heaters.

CONT

Electric space heaters, such as baseboard units, are usually more expensive to operate than gas space heaters ...

OBS

Space heaters: -permanently mounted in the wall, freestanding, or small portable heaters- can boost the temperature of hard-to-heat rooms, new additions, or rooms used by individuals who are sensitive to cold ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chauffage électrique
DEF

Appareil de chauffage dont la source de chaleur est une résistance chauffée électriquement.

CONT

Radiateurs électriques : Installés dans chaque pièce, les radiateurs électriques permettent le contrôle individuel de la température de la pièce. Les thermostats peuvent être incorporés dans l'appareil lui-même ou montés sur un mur proche. Tous les radiateurs sont munis d'un dispositif de contrôle qui empêche la surchauffe si la circulation d'air est insuffisante. Il en existe une grande variété, à prix modique. L'appareil le plus courant est la plinthe chauffante [...]

CONT

Chaque chambre dispose de son radiateur électrique indépendant.

Spanish

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