I have a finished basement, but it is soooo cold. I have heat vents, but it doesn't seem to warm up much. From a space heater recommendation which is the best? For all you HVAC peeps out there what would you do?
2007-02-27 11:21:23 · 5 answers · asked by Timmer 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
In USA, most of the ones you can plug in are similar. They have restrictions on how much output is allowed. You don't specify requirements like kid safe, or anything, so assuming you want the safest unit without that weird electric smell, I'd recommend one of the oil or "gel" filled units. they take a little longer to heat up, but the heat is more even, and lasts longer. Think baseboard, if you can, and wire it into the house, gets the heat as low as possible, and is no fuss. OR, the best thing would be in floor heating, if you are going to remodel. Hope all that helps, a little...
2007-02-27 11:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by joopster8505 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell a 1300/1500 watt space heater at Wal-Mart for less then $25 bucks. I use one on the lower setting in my garage to warm my dogs. I kick it up to the higher setting when I plan on spending time in there.
All modern space heaters have a safety "tip over" switch in them so they are safer then the old ones. Set it at least 3 feet from curtains or furniture.
Should work fine for you.
Miketyson26
2007-02-27 11:32:27 · answer #2 · answered by miketyson26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check windows and/ or Door for leaks because you should be able to heat your basement without to much trouble to buy a space heater might be just throwing money out the widow and /or door
2007-02-27 12:51:47 · answer #3 · answered by soilder6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hava a ventless gas heater installed. They are cheap and efficient.
2007-02-27 11:41:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ventless gas gets my vote too, they have neat little fire place units at home depot, cheap, & can heat my entire house with them
2007-02-27 14:49:37 · answer #5 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋