Space Heaters: Reviews

Updated November 2011
Space heaters are convenient for spot-heating a small area (like under a desk), and some types of heaters can even heat an entire room. Experts say that using a space heater may even help lower heating bills since they allow you to keep the main thermostat at a lower temperature. To recommend the best heaters, we consulted expert reviews and cross-referenced them with user feedback.
 

Best space heater with fan

Lasko 755320 Ceramic Tower Heater *Est. $50 Compare Prices

Walmart.com: Of the hundreds of space heaters sold at Walmart.com, the Lasko 755320 Ceramic Tower Heater receives the best reviews, with more than 550 ratings and an average score of 4.5 stars out of 5.

Amazon.com: More than 300 owners evaluate the Lasko 755320 Ceramic Tower Heater at Amazon.com, giving it an overall 4-star rating.

HomeDepot.com: In roughly 50 user reviews, the Lasko 755320 Ceramic Tower Heater earns an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5.

Budget space heater with fan

Lasko 754200 Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat *Est. $25 Compare Prices

Amazon.com: Nearly 700 users contribute to the Lasko 754200 Ceramic Heater's average rating of 4 stars out of 5 at Amazon.com.

RateItAll.com: About half a dozen users weigh in on the Lasko 754200 at RateItAll.com, where the heater receives an average rating of 4.8 stars out of 5.

NewEgg.com: Roughly 50 owners rate and review the Lasko 754200 at Newegg.com, where it receives an average of 4 eggs out of 5.

Epinions.com: Epinions.com has only a handful of reviews for the Lasko 754200, but all of them are positive.

Quiet space heater

DeLonghi Oil-Filled Radiator TRD0715T *Est. $70 Compare Prices

ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org editors compare the DeLonghi TRD0715T Oil-Filled Radiator with four other electric convection heaters, plus five fan-forced convection heaters and two radiant heaters -- ranking all 12 heaters based on ratings for safety, temperature control, noise and ease of use.

Which? magazine: This British equivalent to ConsumerReports.org reviews the DeLonghi Dragon TRD820T, a British equivalent of the TRD0715T, along with 14 other space heaters, most of which are not available in the U.S. It is one of three recommended models.

Amazon.com: More than 375 owners review the DeLonghi TRD0715T Oil-Filled Radiator with Timer at Amazon.com.

Epinions.com: Most of the 20 or so owners reviewing the DeLonghi TRD0715T Oil-Filled Radiator with Timer like the space heater, but there are some complaints about its weight, slow heating and odor when it is first used.

Viewpoints.com: More than 130 owners review DeLonghi oil-filled radiator heaters, including the DeLonghi TRD0715T Oil-Filled Radiator with Timer.

Radiant space heater

Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Heater *Est. $30 Compare Prices

Amazon.com: More than 300 reviews at Amazon.com combine to give the Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Heater an average rating of 4 stars out of 5.

Real Simple: Real Simple magazine only has a few sentences on the Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Heater, but editors say it is "ideal for warming up an office cubicle, small bedroom or half-bath." They also appreciate safety features like the automatic tip-over switch.

Cheapism.com: Cheapism.com contributes this article on the best cheap space heaters for NBC's The Today Show.

Northern Tool and Equipment: About 60 owners rate and comment on the Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Heater at Northern Tool and Equipment's website, where the heater receives an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5.

RateItAll.com: About half a dozen owners contribute to the Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Heater's 4.4-star rating out of 5 at RateItAll.com.

Epinions.com: Epinions.com has only a handful of reviews for the Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Heater.

Space Heaters Runners Up:

Honeywell HZ-385BP Digital Tower Ceramic Heater *Est. $80

2 picks including: Amazon.com, Slate.com…

Lasko 751320 Ceramic Tower Heater with Remote *Est. $50

2 picks including: Amazon.com, Sears.com…

     
   
 
 
 
     
 
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Lasko 751320 Ceramic Tower Heater with Remote Control
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DeLonghi DCH1030 Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat
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Lasko 758000 Cyclonic Ceramic Heater
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