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Keeping people, places, and equipment properly heated in cold temperatures isn’t as simple as placing a heater and turning it on. There are a lot of variables that go into choosing the right heater for every application. Read on to learn more about choosing the right heater for your needs.

Different Types Of Heaters

Radiant heaters work by warming people and objects, rather than the surrounding air. Choose the radiant heater that works best for you.

Infrared heaters offer instant and directed heat exactly where you need it. The heat provided feels like enjoying the summer sun (but in the winter).

Convection heaters warm air and rely on the convection action of rising hot air and falling cold air to keep areas warm.

Forced air heaters utilize fans to draw cold air across a heating element and then distribute the hot air into the room.

Selecting The Right Size Heater

How To Choose The Best Heater For Your Facility

Winter is fast approaching, which means it’s time for warehouse and big-box retail facility owners and operators to shift their focus to keeping their spaces warm and comfortable as temperatures drop.

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Area To Be Heated
(Sq. Ft)
WattsBTU
15015005115
25025008252
350350011935
500500017050
750750025575
10001000034100
15001500051150
20002000068200
25002500085250
300030000102300
500050000170500
10000100000341000

Heaters are available in a variety of styles, functions, and type of heat source.

The first step in choosing the right heater is to determine the area to be heated. Important questions to ask include “How is your building insulated?” and “What climate zone are you in?”. Using the FHA standard insulation and mid-North American zone average of 8.2 watts/ ft2 here are the basics to guide you. Remember that a poorly-insulated building will require more watts/BTU's.

Measure the size of the area to be heated and multiply length x width x 8.2. Find your total watts required for the room. Figures are based on standard 7' ceiling height, 15% total window and door openings on outside walls and 3/4 total air changes per house.

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Energy Saving Tips

Maintenance

Maintenance

Set your thermostat to 68°F. Setting it higher can increase energy costs 2-5%. Lower it at night.

Keep It Clean

Keep It Clean

Clean and replace furnace filters, air filters, and heating vents to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Insulate

Insulate

Check windows and doors for proper insulation and install storm windows to heat in and cold air out.

Humidify

Humidify

Heaters can dry out the air. Using humidifiers help areas feel more comfortable.

Hot Water Use

Hot Water Use

Set your hot water below 120°F in the winter and make an effort to reduce hot water use.

Reverse It

Reverse It

Reverse the direction of your ceiling fan during the winter months to keep the warm air circulating downward.

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HVAC Accessories

Global Industrial stocks a wide assortment of HVAC accessories that keep the temperature steady and systems running at peak efficiency.