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It's that time of year, the sun is disappearing earlier in the day, it's harder to get out of bed, and there's always that one guy who says 'it's not that cold!'. But it is... And if you've been having a read of our weekly blogs lately, you will have seen our posts on how you can use your ceiling fan in the winter to regulate and warm the air, as well as our guide to bathroom heaters! Today we're going to be talking about our favourite indoor and outdoor heaters and everything you need to know when you're on the hunt for the perfect heating system!
Heater Placement
The best way to go about planning your heater location is to think about where the people are going to be within that space. By placing a strip heater above a table or a seating area, you are spot targeting. Spot targeting the heat to areas most convenient and most commonly populated ensures your heating system is working smarter, not harder. You also want to make sure that the mounting height of the heater is correct! If you are having issues in working out where you should place a heater, ask your electrician, or call us if you are working with a DIY installation heater. For example, the perfect mounting height for the Heatstrip Elegance 3600 is 2.2m - 2.5m when flush-mounted. Here's an example of how we recommend using the Heatstrip Elegance range to spot heat in an outdoor, enclosed seating area:
As you can see, spot heating is easy once you have a guide. Another great benefit of spot heating rather than heating an entire space is that it reduces the overall cost of running the heater.Â
Standing Heaters
If you aren't into mounted strip heaters, or you aren't able to install anything due to renting status or heritage status, a standing heater may be your best option in lieu of strip. There are a lot of things to consider when buying a standing heating unit. A great option is to pair a fan forced radiant heater or a ceramic heater with an existing ceiling fan that has winter/summer function. We spoke more about that in our blog post titled 'How to use your ceiling fan to stay warm in winter' if you are wondering how this is possible! Below is just a fraction of our range of Heller heating products!
Another great option for renters is to consider buying a strip heater and converting it to a standing heater with a portable heater stand. Now, this isn't possible for a lot of models, but Heatstrip have made a portable stand to convert their Nano strip to a non-mounted heating system. So, when you end up buying a house in the future, you can take your existing heater with you which can then be mounted on the wall or ceiling.Â
The Nano strip is also a great DIY heater, meaning you do not need an electrician for installation. This heater also comes with a wall or ceiling mounting bracket. If you are wanting to convert this to a standing unit, you will need to purchase the stand separately.Â
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Mounting brackets
A lot of strip heaters come with brackets for installation on the wall or ceiling, but it's important to check the model before assuming. There are plenty of other ways to mount your heater and the most common alternative to wall and ceiling traditional mounting, is angle mounting! Angle mounting means you can mount it on the wall or ceiling, and angle the heater downward, rather than it running parallel to the ground (if on the wall) or wall (if on the ceiling). Â
Remote Controls and Timers
Hardwired heaters can be paired with a remote control and timer duo. This will let you control your heater with on/off functions, heat settings (high, medium, low), and hourly timer intervals. You can use this to control single or multiple heaters which is great for larger spaces that require more than one unit. Keep in mind that this will need to be installed by a licensed electrician and is not DIY. This remote control kit can be used for the Classic range, Elegance range, and the Max heaters.Â
Flush Mounting Kits
Heatstrip has a gorgeous range of heaters, but if you are wanting to reduce the look of clutter in your space, a great option for keeping things minimal is installing your heater into the ceiling.
The flush mount kit is suitable for a range of heaters from Heatstrip. This is suitable for plaster or wood ceilings and has a black zinc powder coast casting and a 316 stainless steel fascia!Â
Do's and Don'ts
Never aim a wall-mounted heater towards the ceiling.
Electrical wires including the flex and plug should never run behind the heater. Always ensure they run to a connection beside the heater and out of the physical footprint of the unit.Â
Never use a heater in a small room when occupied by someone who cannot leave the room on their own, unless supervised by someone who can assist.Â
