Baseboard: These heaters should be positioned at the base of a wall, where room air is coldest. Coils within the unit heat up to radiate the warmth throughout the area.
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\r\nRadiators: Or oil-filled heaters are usually heavy, and may take a bit longer to fully heat up, but they are very efficient and make little to no noise at all.
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\r\nPatio: These kinds of units are weather proof and can sit outside and provide heat to a relatively small area. They are gas powered; so the gas cylinder will need to be changed depending on the amount of use.
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\r\nUtility / Portable: Some portable heaters come with blowers and/or oscillating features that allow them to project heat over a larger area quickly. Small, personal heaters are a good choice for heating specific areas quickly. All portable heaters should have safety features for preventing accidents and fires.
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\r\nTable: Table heaters are a designed to be safely placed on a table or raised surface. Because they tend to be quite small and safe, ceramic heaters are perfect for countertop or even under-the-desk use.
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\r\nFloor-Standing: For safety, floor standing heaters should have grills to protect fan blades and exposed heating elements so they don't come in direct contact with people, pets, or objects. When choosing your heater, look for an alarm or automatic shut-of feature this is essential in case a heater falls over or overheats.
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\r\nWall Mounted Panel are electric heaters that are fixed to the wall and work much like a radiator; by circulating constant stream of heated air around a room.