heating

Karen Ann · Post by **Karen Ann** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:04 pm

Hi All

We bought an apartment this year in Portimao. Has anyone got any advice about heating it during the cold winter evenings. We don't have a fire place or central heating. What i'm looking for is an inexpensive method which throws out lots of heat, but also, as we have young grandchildren, I don't want it to burn them if they try to touch it.

Bruce Wallis · Post by **Bruce Wallis** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:07 pm

You can get standalone oil filled electric radiators from Mondello or somewhere similar. Not too expensive, but they do pull 1 or 2 KW. use too many...usually more than 3, and you will trip your breaker. The way around that is to get your power uprated.

tbbr · Post by **tbbr** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 7:54 am

WE use these oil fired rads in our bedrooms but I could not say that they push enough heat on cold evenings.

We do however have an electric fan heater which is more efficient.
( Both now replaced by a combined aircon/heating system )
I think that anyone renting in an ALGARVE winter should be aware that is does get very chilly and ALWAYS check that the property you intend renting has heating.

bigjomc · Post by **bigjomc** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:58 pm

hi , i am renting dehumidifiers and heaters for the winter months , as portugal houses get very damp and cold then , also portable air conditioning for the humid summer months , so if you require any of these services give me a call on 282182199 , mobile 960311718 , or e mail bigjoemac_88@msn.com ps , also taking on any house maintenance jobs for owners at this time of year, ie , electricial / plumbing .