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Jamie Simpson
Winter time often conjures images of yards blanketed in white and nestling in with a good movie and a hot meal. Unfortunately, it might also conjure images of nightmarish heating bills, turning down the thermostat to save money, and piling on extra blankets and sweaters just to stay warm. In many cases, space heaters and kerosene heaters offer relief by providing warmth, although these heaters have proven themselves unsafe time and time again. Luckily, oil-filled radiators are a safe, efficient, cost effective way of heating your home without the dangers associated with the average space heater. How does it Work? The radiators use oil to heat the device, but they are powered by electricity. An oil-filled radiator can safely be plugged into a power-strip, or an appropriate electrical outlet. When the heater is turned on the oil heats up and distributes itself throughout the radiator fins, using the process of convection to heat the room. The radiator can heat spaces between 40 and 150 square feet. The oil heats up within a matter of minutes. How Safe are Oil-Filled Radiators? Oil-filled radiators are safer than the average space heater because the oil is heated, not burned. An automatic shut off feature exists, in the event that the heater should tip over or begin to overheat. Oil-filled radiators can also be managed on a timer. You don't have to worry about small children or pets burning themselves on an oil-filled radiator. A special safety cover prevents burns from anyone who accidently comes in contact with the heater. Considerations, Maintenance and Safety Tips When purchasing an oil-filled radiator, it is important to consider the size of the space you are trying to heat. Oil-filled radiators are available in small and larger sizes. Many come on wheels, for easy transport from room to room, but there are also free-standing units and units that can be mounted on the wall. It is important to consider price, as well as customer reviews to decide which oil-filled radiator is best for your home. If you are looking for an oil-filled radiator to heat a bathroom, it is important to make sure that the heater can withstand the moisture. Some heaters are not compatible for the bathroom. Most oil-filled radiators are very quiet and require little to no maintenance to keep up. Because the oil is not burned, you will never have to re-fill or replace the oil in your radiator. The only maintenance required to maintain a safe heater is to keep the heater free of dust, and make sure that the power chord is in proper working order. Will an Oil-Filled Radiator Save Me Money? Oil-filled radiators are energy efficient money savers. Heating an entire home can be costly and inefficient. Oil-filled radiators allow you to keep your thermostat low and only heat the areas where you spend the most time. Because the heater takes little time to heat up, you can easily shut the heater off when you leave the room and turn it back on when you come back to save money, without sacrificing heat. Oil-filled radiators continue to emit heat once the desired temperature is reached. They also emit heat when they are turned off, until the oil begins to cool, meaning that they don't require a lot of power to run.
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