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What is a solar space heater?

Solar space heaters use the energy of the sun to heat your home. While similar to solar water heating, these systems typically require more collectors (and consequently, more roof space), as well as bigger storage units, to get the job done.

Are solar air heaters a good choice?

Because solar air heaters are more effective at heating smaller rooms, they have more in common with traditional space heaters than whole-house heating systems. Solar air heaters can be incredibly energy efficient and can reduce your heating costs by as much as 70 percent.

What is a solar air heater?

Solar air heaters are a little different than traditional space heaters. Instead of using natural gas, propane, or electricity to produce heat, they use thermal energy. This is done through the use of solar collectors.

Can a solar space heater reduce heating costs?

Solar space heaters can reduce heating costs by up to 70 percent. However, most building codes require a backup heating system, so your solar space heaters should be integrated with an existing heating system. One specific way to use solar water heating is for pools - solar pool heating systems are a great way to harness the sun's thermal energy.

How do solar air heaters work?

You can use solar air heaters in a variety of ways to provide space heating for your home. For example, you can use solar powered space heater to heat air blown directly into the house's living spaces. This is called direct solar air heating. The solar air heater will send heat into the house whenever the solar-heated air is warmer than the house.

Can you run a space heater with solar?

With solar, you can run a space heater for any amount of time for practically no electricity cost. Using space heaters is an efficient way to keep warm even if you have a thermostat-controlled central heating system or baseboard heaters in your home.