{"id":2216,"date":"2020-02-13T15:04:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T15:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hvacforhome.com\/?p=2216"},"modified":"2021-12-11T07:30:11","modified_gmt":"2021-12-11T07:30:11","slug":"oil-heater-vs-electric-heater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hvacforhome.com\/oil-heater-vs-electric-heater\/","title":{"rendered":"Oil Heater vs. Electric Heater: Which To Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The ongoing debate between oil and electric heaters may never be resolved, though some \u201cheated conversations\u201d have come as a result. We mainly argue the main points: efficiency and overall performance, but eco-friendly is increasingly part of the dialogue. Whether you have been part of one of these conversations or not, it is a good idea to have some knowledge of what is better for you home.<\/p>\n
That being said, we are not here to choose sides. We simply want to relay some information that you may not know and help you figure out what is best for you. Below, we will go into how they work and their effectiveness. Also, we look at the cost compared to the dangers, and another feature that is important to the decision making process. Read on below for some vital info on these two opposing systems.<\/p>\n
Starting with the oil heater<\/a>, it works by pushing the heated oil through a series of pipes, which then radiates heat. Inside the oil heater, there are hollow tubes that the oil flows through. The oil is heated either by electricity or by a flame depending on the model.<\/p>\n Electric heaters use an electrical current to heat the air. The heaters are made of metal and when the electric current runs through it, the metal warms and spreads the warmth through the home. It is important o note here that electric heaters<\/a> do heat more quickly than oil heaters but they also cool down faster causing the space to lose the heat more rapidly when you shut the heater off.<\/p>\n Both systems, depending on the size and model, can heat larger spaces<\/a> and rooms when the weather is cold. They are a good option to add supplemental heat to your HVAC system without causing a huge spike in energy costs.<\/p>\n