Indoor/Outdoor Space Heaters
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Keep employees warm and ready to work with indoor outdoor space heaters available at Staples. These devices can help you enjoy your patio furniture all year long.
What Is an Indoor Outdoor Space Heater?
Indoor outdoor space heaters are versatile heating appliances specialized for both indoor and outdoor settings. Typically, they are used to increase the temperature of a single room or small outdoor area. Indoor and outdoor space heaters are a great solution for when you need a little bit of extra warmth that can be used all season long.
Because indoor outdoor space heaters can be used in a variety of environments, it makes sense that they are light and portable. Moving them around is a breeze, in order to provide a boost of warmth where needed. All you need is an outlet to plug in your indoor outdoor portable heater.
How Much Electricity Do Indoor Outdoor Space Heaters Use?
The majority of indoor outdoor heaters are 1500 watt models. However, to find the wattage of your particular indoor outdoor space heater, check the label on your product. Like most appliances, it is important to monitor your usage to ensure that you keep your electricity costs down.
If you’re looking for an energy efficient heater, then infrared space heaters are a good choice, since they are not providing heat for an entire space like convection heaters.
What Features Do Indoor and Outdoor Heaters Have?
Indoor outdoor heaters have a range of features that make them a must have appliance for a wide variety of companies. For example, many models have an automatic shutoff or overheating sensor to ensure safety while in use. Others feature built-in thermostats that provide exacting control over ambient temperatures. This can even be adjusted by a remote control, making it even easier to get comfortable during the colder months.
A timer is another useful feature that will enable you to set a schedule for your indoor outdoor heater, so you don’t have to worry about running up the electricity bill when you are gone, or waiting for it to heat up when you return. Space heaters with long power cords are another feature to look out for. This will enable you more flexibility when finding a place to put your indoor outdoor heater.
Are Indoor Outdoor Heaters Safe to Use?
When used properly, indoor outdoor heaters are completely safe. Follow these best practices below to ensure they are used properly:
- Always plug your indoor outdoor heater directly into a wall outlet. Using extension and power cords may overheat the space heater and could even cause a fire.
- Never leave your space heater unattended, especially around children.
- Place your space heater in a flat and even area to reduce the risk of it tipping over. Apply the three feet rule; don’t place it near any other objects within a three foot distance.
- Never place your space heater on carpet to reduce the risk of overheating and possible combustion.
- Don’t leave your indoor outdoor space heater in the rain, as they are not designed to withstand a large amount of water exposure.