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Wall floor heat electric gas heat home inspectionsWall floor heat electric gas: Gas wall heaters are sometimes known as panel raye heaters and are common. They should be considered "space heaters" since they heat the space around them adequately but do not distribute it well, although some have small blowers which distribute heat over a larger area. Check the flame seasonally for a clean burning blue color. Vacuum the face and pilot light/burner area seasonally. Be sure the pilot light and burner are off before doing this. Placing a small electric fan high in the room, or installing a ceiling fan, greatly improves distribution in smaller buildings. Do not place furniture or other flammables within 36 inches of the face of a wall heater. Contact a heating contractor if you suspect any problems with the unit. If your wall furnace has a name plate on the grill identifying it as a "cadet" or "encore" brand you are advised to contact the manufacturer in vancouver Washington at (800) 567-2613. A defect within the unit is considered a fire hazard and is being recalled. The units were installed between 1985 and 1992 in Oregon Washington, California Idaho Montana and Wyoming Check out the consumer product safety commission's web site for other recall information. Floor furnaces, being in the floor and often immediately above the earth, are susceptible to rust and dirt. Maintenance is heavy. Keep the top clear of carpet and furniture. Vacuum any lint and dirt from the inside the heater at least once before the season it is used. There have been disastrous fires caused by debris in and around a floor furnace. Like wall heaters, floor furnaces do not distribute heat well, but they can be assisted with ceiling fans or other small fans placed high in the room. Some of the older floor furnaces may be wrapped with asbestos containing materials. The inspector will not always indicate whether there are asbestos containing materials present. The presence of asbestos can only be ascertained with laboratory testing. If you are concerned with asbestos and desire this test you should contact an asbestos abatement company or an asbestos removal company. Electric wall heaters are quite common in areas which have no natural gas. Many types are equipped with thermostats as a part of the off and on control knob. Do not set furniture within 36 inches of the face of these units. Be sure to not allow towels or the like to hang down over the face of these heaters. When vacuuming, clean the face of the heater of any dust or lint. Heat pump with electric heat backup Ceiling radiant heat, floor radiant heat, heat from ceiling, heat from floor, types of heat Baseboard electric heat
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