THE cold weather has finally arrived and winter is just around the corner, which means it's time to get serious about choosing a heater.
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Gas is a good choice with its reputation for energy efficiency and ability to make an entire house toasty warm within minutes.
The difficulty is one of choice.
Ossie Symons of Paloma gas heaters said it was important to choose a heater with the right safety features for your family.
"If you have little ones, then look for a model with a child-lock mode, which prevents them changing the heater controls," Mr Symons said.
"An important safety feature for any household is an automatic shut-off in the event of a gas or power failure.
"Some give a warning when the filter needs cleaning.
"Another handy feature is dual timers so the heater can be set to turn on or off automatically twice a day.
"You can set the heater to turn on before you get up in the morning, and before you get home at night.
"Another thing to consider is whether the heater has a humidifier tray, which can be filled with water to raise the humidity level in the room, making it feel warmer and more comfortable."
THEY’RE sleek and stylish, unobtrusive, and designed for efficiency, performance and ease of use.
The Paloma flued gas heaters from Rheem also effectively and quickly heat a room.
The thermostatically controlled, 4.8 star gas-flued heaters are created for superior energy efficiency and performance.
They’re also easy to start, with one touch electronic ignition. Safety is also a key feature of the heaters.
Being flued, or ‘‘room sealed’’, the coaxial flue system draws in fresh air and pushes all flue exhaust outside the home, ensuring no indoor emissions.
Your Home and Rheem are giving away two 15Mj (PRS 15) Paloma flued gas heaters with a retail value of $1519 each.
For a chance to win one, simply fill in the form below.
Competition starts 12.01am May 5 and ends 11.59pm May 15.
Note: Prize does not include installation which must be performed by a qualified person only. Only valid for homes with an existing gas connection. The Paloma heater includes a standard direct flue kit PFK1000. If the installation requires any other type of flueing the winner will be required to purchase a Rheem approved flue. Prizes not transferable or for resale.
Terms and conditions apply.