Heater-Guides

Is it allowed to use space heaters in college dorms? Currently, I’m sitting in my dorm, with cold feet. My radiator (for some reason) decided not to heat this evening. Even though I can layer clothes and socks to keep warm, using a space heater would help so much. But: Are space heaters even allowed in dorms? If you’re not sure whether your college allows space heaters in dorms, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about space heater rules in college dorms. ...

Space heaters and cats - is that a safe combination? You know exactly how cats behave: They think they are the queens of your house, like to tip over stuff and do whatever they want. Partly that’s because cats are genetically programmed this way. They like to own your place. So, should you get a space heater if you have a cat at home? And if yes, which kinds of space heaters are safe for cats? And which safety aspects are important? In this article, we’re going to cover all of these questions so you can stop worrying! ...

To run a space heater off a car battery makes sense in two cases: When you camp in a freezing cold car, or during an energy outage. In this article, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about whether you can power a space heater off a car battery when there’s no other energy source around! In an emergency survival situation, you’ll try everything you can to stay warm. So, is it a practical solution to connect a space heater to your car battery? I’m an electrical engineer, and I’ll show you how it would work! ...

Can you plug a space heater into a timer? This is a question many people ask because you could save so much energy by automatically switching off a space heater. “Dial outlet timers are simple to employ - just plug them into an outlet, then plug your device into them and set the timer.” Cecilia Harsch - Hunker You could, for example, heat your bedroom while you sleep and automatically switch off the space heater at 1 am in order to save some money on your electric bill. ...

Can you get a tan from a space heater? I mean, that would be incredibly practical and would save you so much money on tanning products. “I love the sun but don’t have the time to get a good tan and keep it year-round, so I am a huge fan of tanning products.” Kim Kardashian If you’re like the Kardashians and prefer to get your tan at home rather than outdoors, here’s the right place. In this article, we’ll find out whether you can use a space heater to tan your skin. ...

Will a space heater dehumidify a room? Can it dry the air? If your room is damp and you want to know whether you can get rid of the moisture by using a space heater, this is the right place. We’ll cover everything you need to know to understand exactly how space heaters affect the humidity in your room. After reading this, you’ll know how to dehumidify your room, and, if you want, how to humidify your room with a space heater as well (you can actually do both if you know how). ...

You want to run a space heater off a generator? Here’s everything you need to know about powering space heaters with generators and what you need to consider to stay safe! Additionally, we’ll cover whether it makes sense to use generators to power space heaters and I’ll show you some handy alternatives (that might work even better for your purposes). But first, let’s take a look at the generators. Question: Can you run a space heater off a generator? ...

What space heaters are safe for birds? This article contains everything you need to know to choose the right space heater for your bird as well as safety tips to make sure your bird stays happy. After reading this, you’ll know exactly which kind of space heater you should get for your bird and I’ve even included an easy-to-follow guide that shows you exactly what to do with a new heater to bird-safe it. ...

Are infrared heaters and radiant heaters the same or is there a difference? If there’s a difference: Which one is better? This is actually a topic that confuses lots of people. Even though I am an electrical engineer I was sitting in front of my screen thinking: “Is there even a difference between infrared and radiant heat”? In this article, we’re going to uncover the truth that baffles even engineers. After reading this you’ll have a solid knowledge of what radiant and infrared heaters are and why they are called like this. ...