Cozy Workplace Made Easy: Top Portable Heating Options
Now that the holiday season is here and cool frosty mornings are becoming a routine, creating warm and inviting spaces is essential for businesses. Whether you're hosting a party, welcoming customers into your store, or ensuring a comfortable environment for employees, the right heating solutions can transform any area into a cozy retreat.
In this guide we’ll walk through some portable heating options explaining what they can do, where they work best, how much heat they put out, as well as a few safety tips to help you pick the best fit for your space.
60 kW Electric Heater
Electric Heaters
Benefits and Applications:
Electric heaters are versatile, efficient, and ideal for indoor spaces that require consistent warmth. Perfect for offices, retail stores, and event venues, these heaters are easy to operate and deliver reliable performance. For larger spaces, we stock high-capacity models with heating outputs of up to 60kW, making them suitable for more demanding applications. These units require a 460V power supply, ensuring they deliver powerful, consistent warmth even in larger venues.
Heating Capacity:
Electric heaters are highly adaptable and can heat both small and large spaces effectively. For example:
Smaller units (1.5kW to 5kW) can warm areas ranging from 150 to 500 square feet.
Large units (up to 60kW) are capable of heating areas as expansive as 10,000 square feet, depending on factors such as insulation and ceiling height.
Safety Considerations:
Tip-Over Protection: Ensures the unit shuts off if it’s accidentally knocked over, reducing fire risk.
Overheat Protection: Automatically deactivates the heater if it exceeds safe operating temperatures.
Clearance from Walls and Objects: Helps optimize airflow and prevent overheating.
Zubri Commercial Patio Heater
Patio Heaters
Benefits and Applications:
Patio heaters are a go-to solution for making outdoor spaces comfortable and usable during colder months. They’re perfect for extending outdoor dining, hosting social gatherings, or keeping waiting areas cozy. With an output of 40,000 BTUs, these heaters are ideal for small to medium-sized outdoor spaces, creating a warm and inviting environment for guests to relax and enjoy.
Fuel Requirement and Usage Time:
Patio heaters typically run on propane, offering portability and ease of use without needing electrical access. A standard 20-pound propane tank can provide approximately 8 to 10 hours of heating time, depending on the heater’s settings and usage. This makes them a reliable choice for extended events or daily business operations.
Heating Capacity:
A patio heater with 40,000 BTUs can effectively warm an area of about 200 to 400 square feet, depending on factors like wind, humidity, and surrounding temperatures. This makes them well-suited for patios, decks, garden seating, or open-air event spaces.
Safety Considerations:
Stable Placement: Always position the heater on a flat, stable surface to prevent tipping, especially in high-traffic areas.
Proper Clearance: Maintain adequate clearance from combustible materials, walls, and overhead structures to ensure safe operation.
Outdoor Use Only: These heaters are designed for open-air use. Operating them indoors or in enclosed spaces can pose a risk of carbon monoxide buildup.
Tank Monitoring: Regularly check propane levels to avoid unexpected interruptions during use.
Patio heaters combine functionality with style, ensuring your outdoor spaces remain just as inviting and festive as your indoor ones, no matter the temperature.
Blaze 200D Diesel Heater
Diesel Heaters
Benefits and Applications:
Diesel heaters are a powerhouse solution for heating large spaces, offering unmatched performance for expansive areas. They’re ideal for large venues, temporary event spaces, warehouses, and construction sites. With heating outputs starting at 200,000 BTUs, these units provide robust heat output to tackle even the most demanding environments.
Designed to operate outside the building, diesel heaters duct warm air indoors through flexible hoses, ensuring indoor spaces remain free of fumes while maintaining a comfortable and consistent temperature. For added convenience and efficiency, a remote thermostat can be utilized to monitor and maintain the indoor temperature, allowing you to create the perfect environment without manual adjustments.
Heating Capacity:
Diesel heaters starting at 200,000 BTUs can effectively warm spaces of up to 4,000 square feet, depending on factors like insulation and outdoor temperatures. Larger models or multiple units can heat even larger areas, such as event halls, industrial facilities, or construction zones.
Fuel Requirement and Usage Time:
These heaters typically run on diesel fuel, offering excellent runtime and efficiency. A 40-gallon fuel tank can provide up to 32 hours of operation, depending on usage settings and environmental conditions. This makes diesel heaters a reliable option for extended events or continuous use in industrial settings.
Safety Considerations:
External Placement: Always position the heater outdoors to ensure safe operation and duct warm air inside.
Ducting Setup: Use flexible ducts to distribute heat evenly throughout the indoor space, ensuring all areas receive adequate warmth.
Ventilation: Since the heater is outside, there’s no risk of fumes or air contamination, providing a safe heating solution for enclosed spaces.
Diesel heaters are a versatile, powerful, and safe way to maintain a comfortable environment in large, challenging spaces. With high efficiency and the ability to control temperatures remotely, they’re an excellent choice for businesses that demand reliable heating performance.
Portable Heat Pump for Year Round Climate Control
Heat Pump Convertible AC Units
Why They’re Great:
Heat pump convertible AC units are an awesome option for year-round comfort. They can switch between heating and cooling modes effortlessly, making them perfect for offices, event spaces, or even areas that need consistent temperatures, like IT rooms or storage areas. They’re a smart pick if you’re looking for flexibility and precise temperature control no matter the season.
One of the best things about heat pumps is that they can run on a 115V outlet, but still provide more heat than a standard electric heater at the same voltage. That means you get more warmth without needing a special power setup—super convenient for most spaces!
How Much Heat They Can Handle:
These units come in different sizes and can heat spaces anywhere from 300 to 2,000 square feet. Thanks to their portable design, they work well in smaller areas but can handle mid-sized spaces too, making them a versatile option.
What to Know About Temperatures:
For these units to work their best, the room temperature needs to stay above freezing. If you’re dealing with especially cold conditions, pairing the heat pump with an electric heater can help warm things up at the start. Once the heat pump gets going, it’s smooth sailing, even in colder spots.
A Few Safety and Use Tips:
Keep It Indoors: These are made for indoor use, so make sure they’re in a spot with good airflow.
Set It and Forget It: With programmable thermostats, you can easily maintain the perfect temperature without constant adjustments.
Quiet Operation: They run super quietly, so they’re great for places like offices or events where noise can be distracting.
Heat pump AC units are a great way to stay warm and cozy while keeping energy use low. They’re efficient, easy to use, and perfect for businesses that want reliable heating without breaking the bank. Plus, they’re quiet and versatile, making them a fantastic all-around option!
Making the Most of Your Heating Solutions
To maximize the benefits of your heating equipment, consider these tips:
Plan Ahead: Evaluate the layout and size of your space to determine the number and type of heaters needed.
Strategic Placement: Position heaters in high-traffic or central areas to ensure even distribution of warmth.
Combine Solutions: Use a mix of heaters to cater to different areas, such as electric heaters for indoor spaces and patio heaters for outdoor areas.
Conclusion
Selecting the appropriate heating solution is crucial for creating warm and inviting spaces during the winter season. By understanding the benefits, applications, heating capacities, and safety considerations of each option, you can choose the best fit for your business needs.
This holiday season, let the warmth of portable heaters enhance the comfort and joy of your spaces, ensuring that everyone who enters feels the festive spirit and coziness you've thoughtfully provided.
Warm wishes to you this holiday season—may your spaces be as welcoming and joyous as the season itself!