Space Heaters: Reviews

This heater radiates comforting warmth almost instantly. Reviews recommend it for areas where you get dressed, or need spot heat for one or two people. A fan helps spread the heat to a wider area, but there are better… choices for heating a whole room that's well insulated. Reviews praise this quartz heater for its safety features, quiet fan and one-touch thermostatic controls. It automatically shuts off if it's overheated or tipped over. Two wattage settings help conserve energy, and the warranty is for a generous six years. As with all radiant heaters, it's not suggested for areas where there are children or pets.

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Owners say this small electric heater is reasonably quiet and easy to use. It's one of the few that can be set to keep the temperature just above freezing - handy for storage areas, basements or well houses. Two wattage… levels (750 and 1500) plus a fully adjustable thermostat make this budget heater energy-efficient. It's small and easy to carry, with a handle that stays cool. The surface stays relatively cool, and the heater is stable but shuts itself off if tipped over or covered with something like a blanket, so it's safe to use around kids. In summer it can be used as a one-speed fan. Its warranty is for one year.

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Two different comparison tests recommend Vornado Vortex heaters for consistent heat and fast distribution over a large room. This model has luxury features like a remote control, timer and digital thermostat (so you can… set the exact room temperature you want). Instead of cycling on and off, this heater adjusts itself to maintain a steady flow of warm air, and reviewers judge the fan to be relatively quiet. The metal surface stays relatively cool to the touch, too, reviewers say. The warranty is for two years.

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