11. Infrared Heaters Versus Wood Pellet Heat Stoves
An infrared heater is cheaper to buy and maintain than a wood pellet heat stove but it may not heat as large an area as a wood pellet stove. Unllike a pellet heat stove, a portable electric infrared heater does not require installation and that makes it a good zone heater option.
A wood pellet heat stove on the other hand requires constant pellet feeding, routine maintenance and direct vent (exterior) installation. It's ideal for a home installation to heat a basement or garage, but keep in mind that pellets must be stored and handled, which is not ideal for seniors or those with back problems.
Which is cheaper to operate really depends on several factors including electricity vs pellet costs in your area and heating capacity.
12. Infrared Heaters Versus Wood Heat Stoves
As with a wood pellet heat stove, a wood heat stove requires wood fuel and constant maintenance to operate. The initial outlay including chimney installation can be comparable to that of a wood pellet heat stove in the $1500 - $3000 range, but burning wood in an airtight heat stove or open fireplace carries far greater fire risk than that of a pellet stove.
An infrared heater on the other hand carries no greater risk than that associated with other portable electric heaters, with a much cheaper outlay and requires minimal maintenance. If you're looking for a cheap heat source that's user friendly and requires little monitoring, an infrared heater is the best choice. On the other hand, if a cozy atmosphere and wood warmth is what you're after and you don't mind handling wood or pellets or a greater outlay, consider a heat stove or pellet type heat stove.
13. More About Heaters and Heating Products
Learn more about your choices for home heating or supplemental heaters. Find out which electric heaters are considered more efficient and better for saving energy. Read important wood heating buying and use tips.
14. General Appliance Information
What to do if your appliance has been recalled or you've upgrade to a new model. And there are reasons why it's a good idea to inform manufacturers of problems or areas where appliances could be improved. Remember to review your product manual and keep it handy - it has lots of use information, as well as key tips on how to properly care for your new appliance.
- Appliance Set-Up Costs You Should Expect
- Appliance Disposal and Donation Options
- How to Handle Appliance Concerns
- Appliance Parts and Repairs Resources
- If Your Appliance is Recalled - What to do
- Appliance Safety Tips
- 10 Reasons to Read Your Appliance Manual
- Pros and Cons of Extended Service Agreements
- Need Buying Tips for Another Appliance?
