One of the reason for their popularity is because of lower cost to purchase and maintenance compared to other sources of heat.
The metals have high resistance that permit certain amount of current to flow.
Electrical energy is changed into heat energy and the the relationship between the wattage and Btu is Watt = 3.415 Btu hr..
When purchasing units, make sure that they have safety features such as wire grills, automatic shutoff controls in the event of overheating, tilt switches and good thermostat controls.
No Toxic Gases. Since no combustion is needed, there is no danger of toxic gases that may leak in the event of faulty units.
Ease of Control. Individual temperature can be controlled more precisely using the thermostat mounted on the unit..
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