Washdown heaters are reliable, rugged and self-contained, corrosion resistant heaters designed for use in heavy industrial areas. These heaters are suitable for non-hazardous locations where moisture is present or corrosion of most standard materials exist. They are totally enclosed and water-tight offering corrosion protection in the harshest of environments with the ability to be hosed down for cleaning. Washdown heaters are an ideal heat source for freeze protection or comfort heat making them the perfect heating solution in areas such as waste water treatment plants, ships, factories or construction sites.