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2. Gas heater - Wikipedia

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   Gas heater. A wall mounted gas heater that runs on either propane or natural gas. A gas heater is a space heater used to heat a room or outdoor area by burning natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, propane, or butane. Indoor household gas heaters can be broadly categorized in one of two ways: flued or non-flued, or vented and unvented.

3. Water heating - Wikipedia

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   Under the pre-2015 standard, a 75 US gal (280 L; 62 imp gal) gas storage water heater with a nominal input of 22 kW (75,000 BTU/h) or less was able to have an energy factor as low as 53%, while under the 2015 standard, the minimum energy factor for a 75-US-gallon gas storage tank water heater is now 74%, which can only be achieved by using ...

4. Kerosene heater - Wikipedia

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   A kerosene heater is an appliance in which kerosene is gasified by surface evaporation and burned. The amount of kerosene evaporated and heat generated can be increased in direct proportion to the area of the contact surface between the kerosene and air. The wick used in a kerosene heater consists of many bundles of fine fibers and, in ...

5. Underfloor heating - Wikipedia

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   Underfloor heating. Underfloor heating and cooling is a form of central heating and cooling that achieves indoor climate control for thermal comfort using hydronic or electrical heating elements embedded in a floor. Heating is achieved by conduction, radiation and convection. Use of underfloor heating dates back to the Neoglacial and Neolithic ...

6. Patio heater - Wikipedia

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   Wall-mounted patio heater: fixed to a wall or structure making for safe operation. Hanging patio heater: portable and small footprint; comes in electric only. Tabletop patio heater: ultra-portable and great for smaller groups or outdoor dining, but it uses a small propane tank. Patio heaters have become popular with bars and restaurants, since ...

7. Electric heating - Wikipedia

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   Electric heating is a process in which electrical energy is converted directly to heat energy. Common applications include space heating, cooking, water heating and industrial processes. An electric heater is an electrical device that converts an electric current into heat. [1] The heating element inside every electric heater is an electrical ...