Micathermic heating units, or mica heaters for short, are similar to the typical radiator heater in several ways.

Both are 1,500-watt radiant heaters and depend on convection (rising heat) to distribute their heat. These characteristics allow for noise-free operation - a genuine blessing for some people.

Although you'll read the occasional review about the creaking and clanking of an oil-filled radiator as it heats up, this ought to be but a short-lived irritation to those who are driven to distraction by the unrelenting whir associated with a fan-forced heater.

Radiant convection heaters also benefit those who suffer from allergies or respiratory problems since there isn't a fan to blow up a storm of dust and allergens.

But this is where the similarities end. When you start to discuss differences, the most obvious would be their comparative size.

The average radiator heater, at twenty-seven pounds, weighs approximately twice as much as a mica heater. Casters notwithstanding, a radiator could be difficult for some to move from room to room when employing it for zone heating. And the sheer bulk of a radiator can impede placing it precisely where you need it the most.

By contrast, a micathermic space heater's slim profile is ideal for small areas or placement along the wall. Also, several mica heaters offer you the flexibility of optional wall mounting.

One of the main complaints consumers have with radiant convection heaters is the length of time to warm up a room. But this is where the marvel of mica comes in to play.

The effective heat transfer attributes of mica, a staple of industrial heating applications, allow instant heat distribution. So the choice is yours - heat in an instant or eventually.

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