Warranty

Glossary
Open Coil Element: An open-coil element using Nickel-Chromium wire that can handle very high temperatures.The coiled wire maximizes the surface
area for efficient heat transfer.
Dual Open Coil Element: Same as above, except the element wattage can be reduced in half by cutting one of the element wires.
Pic-A-Watt Element: The core of the King heating line. Developed in 1988 it has worked flawlessly ever since. It is made from steel elements brazed onto
steel plate fins making for a long-lasting maintenance-free heater. The multiple wattage feature allows the exact wattage needed for any room to be selected.
Ceramic Element: This core is made of extruded ceramic insulators that increase thermal mass helping improve even heating. The liquid-free design
increases safety.
Spiral Steel Fin Element: These steel element tubes have continuous fins that spin to create one of the highest quality, longest- lasting elements on earth.
C-Frame Motor: C-Frame motors are inexpensive and commonly used in appliances. King motors contain a large oil reservoir that helps prolong the
motor life and reduce maintenance.
Efficiency Motor: A unit bearing motor is a heavy-duty long-lasting motor. It uses a fraction of the energy that a C- Frame motor does, thereby saving
you money on heating bills. This motor typically runs 15–20 years and never requires oiling. It is either long-lasting cast iron or standard economy-cast
aluminum.
Aluminum Fan Blade: King uses aluminum fan blades which are noncombustible. The fan is an impeller type: it draws room air into the heater and
then blows out heated air.
Squirrel Cage Blower: A long cylindrical blower that keeps the heater quiet. Recommended for areas where heater noise would be unwelcome, such
as bedrooms and dens.
Built-In Thermostat: The heater comes with factory installed thermostat.
Smart Limit Protection: Patented safety system shuts the heater off if an overheat condition occurs. Reset is allowed by turning off the thermostat.
Stainless Steel: An excellent 304 grade, corrosion- resistant stainless steel. Perfect for chemical or saltwater environments.
Radiant Heat: A radiant heater provides sun-like warmth. The heat radiates from the heating element warming objects that are nearby.
Convection Heat: This type of heater has no fans, instead heating by the natural process of warm air rising off the element. Place on outside walls to
prevent cold window drafts.
Hydronic: The newest heaters in the King product line, using the warmth of hot water circulating from a home’s hot water tank or boiler.
Quiet Running: The quietest heaters in the King product line.
Commonly Asked Questions/Glossary
Commonly Asked Questions:
Q. Will the room heat up faster if I put the thermostat on 90 degrees when I get home?
A. No. The thermostat is just an on-off switch that is temperature sensitive. The heater is either on or off.
Q. My baseboards are on outside walls, should fan heaters be also?
A. No. A fan heater, recessed into an outside wall, will create extra heat loss and air leakage for that room. An inside wall, facing a cold window, is the
best location.
Q. My thermostat is above my fan-heater. Why?
A. The fan heater blows warm air away from itself and into the room. By the time the warm air has recirculated and reached the thermostat above the
heater, a comfortable room temperature has been achieved.
Q. Will my electric bill be lower if I use 120 volt heaters?
A. No. Same size 120 volt and 240 volt heaters will use the same amount of power, measured in watts or kilowatts. Your electric company charges by
kilowatt hours.
Q. Should I clean my heater?
A. Yes. Once a year you must clean and inspect your heaters. Please refer to the section “Taking Care of Your Heating System” on the previous page.
You may request a copy of the operation & maintenance for your heater if you have lost it.
Q. Why does my new heater produce smoke when I turn it on?
A. In the manufacturing process, a light lubricant is used, which will burn when the heater is energized. The smoke will stop after the heater has fully
heated. There is no cause for alarm. It is recommended to open a window during initial operations.
Q. If I need to replace my heater, can I use a higher wattage heater?
A.
Your electrical system was sized for the original heater’s wattage. A smaller wattage heater would be OK, but a larger wattage heater may create a hazard.
Q. Are King heaters actually made in Seattle, Washington?
A. Yes. Since 1958 we have made quality residential, commercial and industrial heating products in the same location.