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Saving
Electricity with Household Appliances - Heaters
Infrared heaters are more
electricity efficient than other space heating systems.
These types of heaters can be used both for spot heating and
area heating. They transfer energy directly by radiation,
creating heat and comfort instantly without the use of
air-circulation fans. An infrared heater will warm the
people in the room rather than the space. Infra-red heaters
often use metal-sheated infrared radiation elements,
reflector lamps or quartz tubes.
The oil filled heater is the
safest type of heater for the bedroom. A thermostat control
switches the unit on and off as required, but to save
energy, only use on the lowest comfortable setting.
Electric blankets consume little electricity. However, the
correct method of use is to switch them on to the highest
setting and warm the bed just before climbing in - then
switch them off.
Close doors and windows when using a heater
Source: Eskom
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