{"id":28804,"date":"2020-07-24T10:59:40","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T08:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=28804"},"modified":"2020-07-24T10:59:40","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T08:59:40","slug":"we-compare-air-conditioner-vs-bar-heater-vs-gas-heater-which-is-best-for-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/we-compare-air-conditioner-vs-bar-heater-vs-gas-heater-which-is-best-for-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"We Compare: Air Conditioner vs Bar Heater vs Gas Heater \u2013 Which is Best for Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One thing all South Africans can agree on is that we\u2019re quite accustomed to the heat. That\u2019s why when the weather decides to do a 180, we understandably haul out the heater and turn the AC from cool to warm. But the age-old question remains, which heat source is the best option to weather those nippy winter days? Well, sit back, defrost those icy fingers and toes, and let\u2019s break down the options as we compare an Air Conditioner versus bar heater, versus gas heater.<\/p>\n<h3>Bar Heater<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28806 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/heater_bar-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"bar heater\" width=\"703\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/heater_bar-300x169.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/heater_bar-768x432.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/heater_bar.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/> Generally, quite wallet-friendly, bar heaters are ideal for heating small-sized rooms evenly and quickly. However, it does pose some fire hazards and are not recommended to use around small children. To add to this, it can take quite a toll on your electricity bill. If you invest in a bar heater we suggest you set it up close to your working station and periodically use it throughout the day to save some electricity. <em><strong>Find the best prices on heaters online with PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/260\/Heaters?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_We_Compare_Air_Conditioner_vs_Bar_Heater_vs_Gas_Heater_Which_is_Best_for_Winter&amp;utm_content=We_Compare_Air_Conditioner_vs_Bar_Heater_vs_Gas_Heater_Which_is_Best_for_Winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641 size-medium\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Gas Heater<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28807 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/gas_heater-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"gas heater\" width=\"703\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/gas_heater-300x169.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/gas_heater-768x432.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/gas_heater.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/> Thinking back to social gatherings, you\u2019d most likely see some form of gas heater lining the decks of restaurants or in a friend&#8217;s lounge. Gas heaters are a popular choice for winter heated because they are a safe and clean heater option that gives off heat, almost instantly. Once it gets going, not even a power outage can dampen the mood. You\u2019ll continue to feel the glowing effects even after turning it off, making it the ideal heat solution for all-sized rooms. The drawback to using a gas heater is \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 expensive bottled gas. To add to this, it\u2019s not always the safest choice, should your gas bottle leak it could lead to the harmful by-product carbon monoxide being released into your home. Gas heaters need to be checked and serviced regularly to ensure the safety of yourself and your family. <em><strong>Find the best prices on gas heaters online with PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/260\/Heaters?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_We_Compare_Air_Conditioner_vs_Bar_Heater_vs_Gas_Heater_Which_is_Best_for_Winter&amp;utm_content=We_Compare_Air_Conditioner_vs_Bar_Heater_vs_Gas_Heater_Which_is_Best_for_Winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641 size-medium\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Air conditioners<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28808 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Heat_Air-Conditioning-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"air conditioner\" width=\"710\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Heat_Air-Conditioning-300x169.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Heat_Air-Conditioning-768x432.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Heat_Air-Conditioning.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/> Air conditioners, while more expensive than the other heating options, are more cost-efficient to run in the long term. In addition to this, air conditioning units use the heat from the air and disperses constant warmth through air-purifying filters. These filters create healthier air inside the home by eliminating pollutants and bacteria to create a more conduce living environment for asthma or hay fever sufferers. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=LG%20Artcool%20air%20conditioner&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_We_Compare_Air_Conditioner_vs_Bar_Heater_vs_Gas_Heater_Which_is_Best_for_Winter&amp;utm_content=We_Compare_Air_Conditioner_vs_Bar_Heater_vs_Gas_Heater_Which_is_Best_for_Winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LG Artcool air conditioner<\/a>, for example, promises to save more energy than conventional compressors while sterilising over 99% of adhering bacteria within 60 minutes. <em><strong>Find the best prices on air conditioners online with PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/123\/Air+Conditioners?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_We_Compare_Air_Conditioner_vs_Bar_Heater_vs_Gas_Heater_Which_is_Best_for_Winter&amp;utm_content=We_Compare_Air_Conditioner_vs_Bar_Heater_vs_Gas_Heater_Which_is_Best_for_Winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641 size-medium\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> Whichever heat source you choose to cosy up to this winter, make sure you prioritise the health and safety of your family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Settling the debate: Air conditioner VS bar heater VS gas heater?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":28125,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5296,2850],"tags":[4649,6760,6755,4824,2746,6757,2254,6759,6756,831,6758,6671],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/heater_small.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28804"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28804"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28804\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28852,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28804\/revisions\/28852"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28125"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28804"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28804"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28804"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}