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There are many styles and types of portable space heaters to choose from including floor heaters, personal space heaters, baseboard heaters and wall heaters. 

Radiant heaters are directional and heat the objects near it or in its path. These are ideal for a living room, bedroom or den and tend to retain heat for longer, even when the power is turned off.

Ceramic Heaters. A type of convection heater. Ceramic space heaters warm the air as it blows over a hot ceramic plate or coils inside the unit. The body of the heater stays cool to the touch, which makes it popular for homes with kids and pets. 

Infrared heaters . A type of radiant heater. Infrared space heaters are generally more effective in warming a person or a small area, rather than a larger space. You might see these in a bedroom or even under your desk, if you’re always cold in the office.

Safety Features 

Space heaters should be maintained and used according to the manufacturer’s directions, in order to avoid the risk of fires. Newer models are safer than ever and many include space heater safety features such as adjustable thermostat , automatic overheat protection, tip-over protection, programmable timer, remote control  and cool-to-the touch features.