Built-In Heaters

Electric Heaters

Electric Heaters are less expensive to buy but usually more expensive to operate
Electric Heaters radiate heat and warm objects in their path - which means a breeze will not diminish the its heating capacity
They come in 39" and 61" lengths and are available with one or two heating elements.
Single element heaters have an incremental control to turn up or down the amount of heat
Dual element heaters have two switches, one to control each element, so the heater has a "mid" setting with one bulb on, one bulb off
Based on the size of the heater and the number of elements, they will heat an area from 8' x 8' to 11' by 11'
The heaters are 240 v and require dedicated circuits
Electric heaters can be recessed into a ceiling for a "flush" finished look
If mounted to a wall they operate best at 8' feet high and need 18" of clearance between the top of the heater and any combustible

Gas heaters are more expensive to purchase but are usually less expensive to operate
Gas heaters warm the air to warm you, so are more affected by a breeze
All gas heaters are 48" long
Only one gas heater has a "mid" temperature setting, so it can be off, medium or high
Most gas heaters also require electricity for the ignition system but one model will ignite with batteries saving the cost to have electrical pulled
Most gas heaters are turned on by a switch but some have a remote option, one is hand held
Gas heaters will warm an area from 10' wide to as much as 15' deep
Gas heaters can not be recessed, but can be installed on a ceiling or wall.
Gas heaters also work best when mounted 8' off the ground but require 24" of clearance from the top to any combustible above them