Ceramic electric heaters

Nothing beats the warmth of a fireplace in the chilly winter, but problem is, fireplaces have their limitations. Firstly, they can’t be wherever you are, as they are not portable. You will also need to burn firewood in order to keep the fire burning, which is both troublesome and costly. That is why nowadays space heaters are becoming more and more popular in modern living spaces.

Ceramic electric heaters

Ceramic electric heaters are a type of space heaters, one of the latest available in the market. They are convection heaters containing ceramic plates as well as aluminum baffles within their bodies. Compared to the traditional fireplace, the ceramic electric heater is a quirky modern device that caters for the modern generation. They are ideal to supply supplementary heat to living spaces such as your living room, bedroom and office.

How do they work?

As can be seen from the name, ceramic electric heaters are powered by electricity. The standard ceramic electric heater uses a power of 120V. When electric current is passed through the ceramic plates, heat will be generated, which is then taken in by the aluminum baffles. The built-in fan in the heater will then blow the hot air to the exterior of the heater. As the result, the space that the heater is place in will be warmed by the heat generated by the ceramic electric heater.

What are the advantages?

The main advantage that adds to its popularity is that ceramic electric heaters are easily portable, and can follow you wherever you go. When you are getting cozy while watching television in the living room, you can turn your heater on; and when you are going to bed, you can move it to the bedroom with you! You can even place them in the toilet provided you keep them away from water sources.

Compared to other heaters available in the market, ceramic electric heaters are also more energy efficient, as they can heat up faster. In spite of this fact, the unit would not get too warm, and the plastic casings will remain cool to the touch. They are also generally a safer type of heaters.

As ceramic electric heaters do not take up much space, they are also a good addition to your office or your work desk, to supply warmth when the cold strikes. They can even be placed in the car or brought along when you are on a business trip.

Priced at a range of $30 to $60, they are also pretty affordable.

Safety tips for ceramic electric heaters

Some tips to the usage of these heaters are as follows:

• When purchasing a heater, check whether it has the United Laboratories (UL) mark. Only those with the UL mark have been tested professional and the quality and safety can be trusted.


• When it is running, always keep the heater at least 3 feet from combustible items.


• Do not attempt to dry clothes using the heater.


• Supervise children from fiddling with the heater.

Ceramic electric heaters are great as a heat source for the warmth and comfort of your home, provided you use them correctly and safely. Or else, they may be dangerous and may cause a fire.