Calefactors are heating devices, ranging from portable heaters to furnaces, that provide warmth in enclosed spaces. Synonyms for calefactors include heaters, radiators, boilers, fireplaces, stoves, and furnaces. A heater is a device that produces warm air, while a radiator emits heat instead of air. Boilers are heating systems that use water, while fireplaces and stoves are open flames that provide heat. Furnaces are larger heating devices that distribute warm air throughout a building. Other related terms include infrared heaters, heat pumps, and space heaters. Whether it's for a home, office, or industrial setting, calefactors are essential for keeping an environment warm during cold weather.