What is a convection heater?
A convection heater is a heat exchanger that uses the natural expansion and motion of hot air to heat the immediate area around it. The heat source is normally electricity, but it can also be kerosene, propane or natural gas.ConvectionConvection is the transfer of heat from the motion of a fluid, such as air, over a heat source. The heated air expands and becomes less dense, causing it to rise and move away from the heat source.TypesThe major difference between the basic types of convection heaters is the method used to transfer heat. The three main methods are natural, fan-forced and radiant.ApplicationsNatural convection heaters provide relatively even heat to keep a room slightly warmer than the rest of the house or building. Fan-forced heaters can heat a room, such as a bathroom, very quickly, while radiant heaters will directly provide heat to objects and people.GuidelinesPurchased convection heaters should have adequate safety features, be thermostatically controlled and should c
