Soon enough the dog days of summer will be over, and the days will slowly start to get shorter and the nights cooler. Before you know it, waking up in the morning and heading to the cold tiles and chilly air of your bathroom will be something that’s a little less comfortable than you would prefer. Is this going to be the year you finally install a bathroom ceiling heater? Increased comfort is just the beginning: it will even save you money in the long run and I will tell you how.
Temperatures outdoors in the winter make it unlikely that you will open an exterior window just a little bit after you take a shower, in order to invite a little air circulation in the bathroom. By letting humidity in the air linger, you virtually guarantee that in the long run you will have mildew and mold on surfaces that never dry completely. Not only that, dampness on wood can, after just a few years, begin to result in unsightly rot and decay. Again, the trick is in moving humidity out. Many bathroom heaters installed in the ceiling have some provision, usually in the way of a fan, to promote air circulation along with keeping the room warm and toasty.
Perhaps you’re using a small portable space heater at the moment. These are not really permanent solutions, as in addition to being dangerous and easy to brush up against, they are also inconvenient. A much better solution all the way around is to have your heater mounted in the ceiling, up and away from flammable materials, small children, pets and even groggy adults.
When you consider the increased comfort and safety, as well as the way that these heaters promote movement of air, they are really a no-brainer for the long-term. It’s one of the household expenses that one can regard as an investment more than simply spending money. It will also be a small additional feature to show potential buyers should you ever decide to sell. Maybe this really should be the year you install that ceiling heater.