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- Budget space heater with fan Lasko 754200 Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat *Est. $30
- Quietest convection heater DeLonghi Mica Panel Radiator HHP 1500 *Est. $90
- Best radiant space heater Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Heater *Est. $30
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Quietest convection heater
- Relatively quiet
- Faster than oil-filled radiator
- Can be hung on the wall
- Reports of too little heat
- Imprecise temperature controls
- Quality control problems
The DeLonghi Mica Panel Radiator HHP 1500 space heater can be wall-mounted, an unusual feature, and it heats faster than an oil-filled radiator. It gets mixed reviews from owners for heating small rooms if they're not very well insulated, and a few owners complain of a persistent unpleasant odor or report early breakdowns. The sticker on the face of some units can be difficult to remove. If you need faster heat for just one or two people, consider a radiant heater like the Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Heater (*Est. $30).
We found the best comparison review of the DeLonghi Mica Panel Radiator HHP 1500 space heater at ConsumerReports.org, where it's ranked in relation to 13 other electric space heaters based on ratings for safety, temperature control, noise and ease of use. For reviews covering a longer period of use, we studied more than 150 owner-written reviews at Amazon.com -- where some problems surface. A detailed review at the blog Sprinkle of Cocoa compares the DeLonghi HHP 1500 with another top-rated space heater, and we found several dozen shorter owner-written reviews at Buzzillions.com.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org editors compare the DeLonghi Mica Panel Radiator HHP 1500 heater with another convection heater without a fan, plus eight fan-forced convection heaters and four radiant heaters -- ranking all 14 heaters based on ratings for safety, temperature control, noise and ease of use.
Review: Space Heaters, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Nov. 2008
2. Amazon.com
More than 150 owners review the DeLonghi Mica Panel Radiator HHP 1500 here; most are happy with it but some reporting quality-control problems or insufficient heat. Owners also say the ''splashproof'' feature is misleading, because the fine print says not to use the heater in a bathroom.
Review: DeLonghi HHP1500 Mica Panel Radiator, Contributors to Amazon.com
This owner-written review compares the DeLonghi micathermic radiator with a Honeywell heater, taking issue with their rankings at ConsumerReports.org. The review criticizes the imprecise temperature controls on the DeLonghi Mica Panel Radiator HHP 1500, and notes that it doesn't shut off automatically if tipped over -- but still recommends it.
Review: Space Heaters: Honeywell HZ-519 versus DeLonghi HHP 1500, Glenn Howes, Jan. 22, 2008
The nearly 50 owner-written reviews here are culled from several sources. Most owners praise the heater as safe and efficient, but a few find the heat too limited or slow.
Review: DeLonghi Micathermic Panel Radiator - HHP1500, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
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