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We are an all electric household currently in the midst of a master bedroom remodel which includes a new walk in closet/laundry facility.  The square footage of the closet is approximately 100-120 feet.  It is about 20 feet long.  The laundry area is about 10 feet deep by five feet wide.  Thereafter, the closet narrows from 10 feet deep to 4 1/2 feet deep.  The length of the closet on one side is an outside wall.  The end of the closet (4 1/2 feet) is also an outside wall.  How do we safely and effectively heat this space?  I've heard a wall heater with fan or a fan powered ceiling heater.  Do you have any preferences?

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Melissa, there are two that I would consider.

Electric grid under ceramic or other floor tile.  This is very common in bathrooms, but might be quite effective in your closet.  Here is some infor:
http://www.thermosoft.com/

Electric base board oil-filled, like this:
http://www.air-n-water.com/heater_base.htm

Hope this helps.

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