About Gas Wall Furnaces

Wall heaters help you save money by keeping rooms you use the most warm so you can turn down the central heating system to the rest of the home or office. They also improve the efficiency of old-fashioned base-board heating by providing a larger heating area that warms up rooms faster and keeps them warmer longer.

Specifications

Wall heaters are typically contained in a broad, flat panel that attaches to a chosen spot in your room. They come in both electric and gas models to best fit your situation. Wall heaters come in forced air or radiant heat styles so you can choose which method will give you the best coverage in each room.

Methods Of Use

Place a wall heater in your living room to keep your family toasty during the day and turn it off at night when the room is not in use. Turn on bedroom wall heaters at night to raise the temperature during sleep times and keep the chill out of the room. Rooms containing parrots can be kept at a warmer temperature than the rest of a centrally heated home. Wall heaters are excellent choices for garages and workshops that have no other heating alternatives.

Operation

Gas wall heaters are more efficient and provide a constant source of heat even when the power goes out. Set the thermostat for the heat you desire and your wall heater will keep the room at the perfect temperature.

What To Look For

Search for units that have quiet fans. Some wall heaters are quite loud, which may be okay in a shop or garage but not good for a living area. Make sure your choice of wall heater has an Energy Star rating. The major benefit of a wall heater is energy conservation and cost effectiveness. Built in thermostats are a must for homes or offices. Manual on and off switch style wall heaters are fine for areas you need to heat temporarily while you work.

Cautions

Have a working CO2 alarm installed in your home and a high quality smoke detector in any rooms you have independent heating sources such as wall heaters in operation.