FAQs About Electric Heaters
At United Rentals, we offer a robust selection of electric heater rentals from your favorite brands, including KwiKool, OceanAire, Trane, Patron, Heat Wagon, Chromalox and more. Electric heaters produce combustion-free heat by converting electrical energy into heat. Choose a commercial electric heater rental to control the temperature of your jobsite, industrial facility or other spaces with high ceilings. From air conditioners with heat to ductable and high-temperature industrial heaters, we carry heaters for every application. We offer portable electric space heater rentals for smaller spaces to warm your office, retail space, indoor jobsite or event tent.
Learn more about electric heaters for rent in the FAQ section below.
The amount of electricity required to power one of our space heaters depends on the space heater’s wattage rating and the hours of usage. To calculate how much electricity a space heater uses, multiply the wattage rating by the usage hours. For example, a space heater rated at 1,500 watts (1.5 kilowatts per hour) would use 12,000 watts (12 kilowatts) of electricity for eight hours of usage. (1,500 x 8 = 12,000 watts).
In most cases, electric heaters should not be left on overnight due to fire safety risks. However, some models, such as our ductable electric heater rentals, are safe to use overnight.
No, electric heaters do not produce carbon monoxide because they do not burn combustible fuels to create harmful gases. This includes large industrial heaters as well as small portable space heaters.