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Both electric blankets and space heaters are great options to keep you extra cozy in the cold months of the winter. Not to mention, they are a more inexpensive way to stay warm<\/a> rather than cranking up the thermostat.<\/p>\n Most of us try to avoid that chill throughout the winter. In fact, for some people it is their number one goal: avoid the cold at all costs. The dilemma in the situation comes in when your budget only allows for one or the other. Do you choose the space heater or the electric blanket?<\/p>\n Figuring out which option is best<\/a> deserves some consideration. There are aspects between these two options that you may not have realized. Not to worry though, we have taken the guesswork out of it for you. Keeping on reading and we will discuss the pros and cons of each heating system. We will go over how they work, their effectiveness, the dangers, and cost, plus much more.<\/p>\n You\u2019re probably familiar with an electric blanket. The blanket is embedded with a series of wires that get warmed by an electrical current. The wires are set into place so they do not move around, and you typically have a remote to control the heat setting.<\/p>\n A space heater is a little more complicated. It uses electricity to heat the unit and push the warm air into the room. The actual process of this can vary, though, depending on the type of space heater<\/a> you use.<\/p>\n For example, if you are using a ceramic heater, the electricity heats the ceramic piece inside the unit and a fan blows the warm air throughout the room. On the other hand, an infrared heater uses heat waves to carry warmth to one specific point in the space. Both options do come with either a remote or a dial on the unit to control the level of heat.<\/p>\n If you would like to know more about ceramic and infrared space heaters, check out this article for more info!<\/p>\n Read more about\u00a0<\/strong>how electric blankets work<\/a><\/p>\n Electric blankets have another purpose besides keeping us warm\u2014aesthetics. There are many different options when it comes to electric blankets. They can be any color and material. You can choose the size of the blanket as well as the feel of the fabric. Some people prefer to have a colorful throw blanket, while others use a plain blanket that is used between the sheets and comforter of the bed.<\/p>\n Regardless of your tastes, you will be able to find an option that works for you. The only constants are the heating mechanism inside the blanket along with the plug. All electric blankets will come with a plug, but to add to their versatility, they don\u2019t always need to be plugged in to be used.<\/p>\n You may also like:\u00a0<\/strong>Space heaters vs furnace, what’s the difference?<\/a><\/p>\n Space heaters have come along way since the old bulky days of old. Some models can be sleek and modern looking. That being said, it is rare if they are kept around as decoration when not in use.<\/p>\n Where they do have electric blankets beat, however, is versatility. There are several different types of space heaters. The most common (as mentioned above) are infrared and ceramic heaters. You do have the option of gas, propane, and kerosene as well though.<\/p>\n What the space heaters function is will determine why type of heater you have. Ceramic and infrared heaters are the most common options for adding some extra warmth to space, so for this article, we will focus on these two models.<\/p>\n Space heaters do come in different colors and styles, but more importantly, they come with different features. They can have wall controls, remotes, and digital displays that help keep the room at a temperature of your choosing.<\/p>\n Related article: <\/strong>Our picks of the top low-wattage space heaters<\/a><\/p>\nHow They Work<\/h2>\n
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