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Small Space Heater Reviews
(Formerly known as Sam's Guide to Small Space Heaters)
Welcome to Small Space Heater Reviews for 2012.
This year's electric space heater reviews include perennial favorites from Vornado,
Lasko, and DeLonghi along with new additions such as the Bionaire Micathermic
Heater, the Sunpentown Mini Tower Ceramic Heater and my personal favorites, the
Lasko 755320 and Dr Heater. Most include free shipping and there is no sales tax.
Only the best rated electric space heaters awarded a minimum average 4 out of 5
stars by Amazon.com reviewers are included here.
With over 1,800 different models available, electric heaters are not a one size fits all
appliance. A few things to consider before buying a space heater are your tolerance
for noise, room size, presence of kids or pets, personal taste, and budget.
Whether your goal is to save on heating costs by dialing back the thermostat and
heating only the room you occupy (zone heating), or you need a little extra heat to
make your favorite room more comfortable on cold winter nights, you're sure to find
an energy efficient solution to your heating needs here at Space Heater Reviews.
Whole Room Ceramic and Convection Heaters With Fans
A space heater with a fan will heat any room 3 X's faster than one without and
distribute the heat to a larger area.
Oil Filled Space Heaters
The heat retention properties of oil make the radiator type heater one of the most
energy efficient in use today. Radiator heaters are also among the safest. So
much so, many universities prohibit the use of any other type of portable heater
in their dormitories.
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Personal Space Heaters for Home or Office
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Best Value Compact Electric Stove
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Small Room Heaters - Office Cube Heaters
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Whole Room Compact Heaters
Full power 1,500 watt heaters housed in space saving enclosures.
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Optimus 5210 Infrared Quartz Radiant Heater
Versatile and energy efficient 400 watt (5¢/hr) or 800 watt (10¢/hr)
settings allow you to heat just the area around you or an 8' x 10' room.
Affordable and extremely quiet, the Optimus 5210 heats with the same
quartz infrared technology used by heaters costing hundreds of dollars
more. 3 year limited warranty.
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Sunpentown SPT SH-1507 Mini-Tower Ceramic Heater
"Great little heater" is how reviewers describe this 13 3/4" tall space
saving portable heater. Perfect for the bathroom, counter tops, office
cubes, or small rooms.
Two energy saving settings of 600 & 1200 watts cost 7¢ and 14¢ per
hour to operate.
Carry handle, cool to the touch exterior, overheat and tip over protection,
washable filter and fan only function. 1 year limited warranty.
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Impress Space Heater Quiet Fan and Adjustable Thermostat
1500 watts for 15 bucks - plus an average 4 star rating from Amazon
reviewers. Suggested uses include office cubes and small to medium
size bedrooms.
Thermostat control with overheat protection circuit. 1500-watt (high) or
moderate 750-watt (low) heat settings with fan only option.
ETL & C-ETL certified, 6-foot cord, 1-year replacement warranty
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Lasko MyHeat Personal Ceramic Heater
Compact size is perfect for warming chilly office cubes or setting on a
table next to your favorite chair at home.
Uses 200 watts of safe ceramic heat costing only 2½¢ per hour to
operate. Sturdy enclosure and overheat protection.
Measures: 3.8" x 4.3" x 6.1"
Available in Black, Blue, Purple, Orange and Red
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Toasty Toes Ergonomic Heated Footrest
If your feet are warm so is the rest of you. 90-watt ETL-listed ergonomic
footrest delivers gentle radiant heat from 3 different positions; footrest,
heated floor mat, or vertical heated panel.
Never too hot to touch - safety switch prevents overheating.
Measures 12" x 18" x 5" 1-year limited warranty.
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Lasko 754200 Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat
Judging by the number of reviews - 677 and counting - this compact
ceramic heater is probably one of the best selling electric space
heaters of all time.
For around $20 this 10" tall compact heater delivers the same 1500
watts as full size heaters plus a 900 watt low heat setting and fan only
option for year round use. Automatic overheat protection for safety;
convenient carrying handle, and a 3 year warranty.
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Pelonis B-6A1 Safety Furnace
It's hard to find an owner of the Pelonis Safety furnace that isn't
impressed with the heat output from this compact heater. Many owners
report 10 years or more of service without missing a beat.
Uses 4 - 100% ceramic discs for efficient performance. Also includes
thermostatic controls, washable filter and a 3 year limited warranty.
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Lasko 5367 16-1/2" Oscillating Ceramic Tower Heater
Packs a powerful punch for its size - never mind the price. Perfect
bedroom and RV heater. Sweeping side to side motion spreads heat
quickly - quietly - evenly.
Adjustable comfort control thermostat + fan only setting for year round
use. Overheat protection with auto shut-off.
Rated 4 1/2 out of 5 stars. 3 year limited warranty.
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Delonghi TRD0715T Safe Heat Oil Filled Radiator
This oil filled heater is safe, clean and quiet and is effective for heating
rooms up to 200 sq ft.
Heat radiates through vertical thermal tunnels while keeping the hot
elements enclosed and away from little hands.
Three heat levels - 600, 900 and 1,500 watts - plus 24 hour
programmable thermostat for added convenience and energy efficiency.
Over-heat and tip over protection.
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DeLonghi EW7707CB Oil-Filled Portable Radiator
Deep black finish goes well with contemporary settings.
Specially designed thermal slots maximize heat flow while maintaining a
low surface temperature making the unit safe to use in homes with kids
and pets.
Other features include noiseless operation, thermal cut-off, wrap-around
cord storage, and smart-snap wheels.
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Lasko 751320 Oscillating Tower Ceramic Heater
Same features as Lasko's bestselling 755320 but around $30 cheaper
AND free shipping.
The unit includes a multi-function remote (batteries included) that
controls the programmable thermostat, seven-hour timer, and two
quiet-comfort settings - 1,500 or 900 watts.
Convenient carry handle and safety over heat protection. UL/ETL-listed
Measures 8-2/3 by 7-2/5 by 23-1/2 inches and carries a three-year
warranty.
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Lasko 758000 Cyclonic Ceramic Heater
People who own this heater have found it effective for heating finished
basements and open, connected areas like living room - kitchen -
hallway.
The contemporary look of this heater works well in modern interiors and
the space saving design allows placement against a wall.
Easy to use controls include an adjustable thermostat with 7-hour timer.
3 year warranty. Also available in Black. .
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Dr. Heater Portable Quartz Infrared Heater
If you'd like a portable space heater that looks more like a
piece of furniture but don't want to pay outrageous EdenPure
prices, Dr. Heater is for you.
Real wood encloses a 1,500 watt dual heating system that
combines quartz and PTC ceramic technology for instant, quiet,
non-drying heat.
Dr. Heater has 500 watts more power than the EdenPure Gen3
yet costs hundreds of dollars less.
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Similar to the electric fireplace, an electric stove is a radiant, fan
assisted space heater installed in a decorative housing.
The most popular model by far with consumers is the quality
built Dimplex CS3311 compact electric stove.
This portable compact unit has a simulated 3D fire within the
chamber to deliver the illusion of a natural, crackling fire.
Top stays cool for decorating with plants or pictures. Flame
operates with or without heat and comes with a remote control.
Just plug it in - great for apartments, condos, or even RV's.
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The WIN 100 Programmable Outlet Thermostat is the perfect
solution for space heaters and window air conditioners without built in
thermostats.
Works with all standard 110 volt 15 amp circuits. Moves easily from
room to room with your space heater.
Easy to program and re-program to match your personal preferences.
Also comes with a preset energy saving program.
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Vornado PVH Panel Vortex Whole Room Heater
The secret to harnessing Vornado’s vortex of heat is to locate the
heater at one end of the room with a clear path to the opposite wall.
When the air hits the opposing wall it splits and is deflected back
around the perimeter of the room to heat every square inch of space.
Features include cool to the touch enclosure, high (1500 W) and low
(750W) speed heat settings, whisper-quiet operation and tip over
protection. Exceptional Warranty: 5 years parts and labor.
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K&H Heated Resting Mat For Small Animals
For indoor or outdoor use, this is the perfect heating pad for
ferrets, rabbits, hedgehogs, chinchillas, guinea pigs and more.
Constructed of rugged ABS plastic with a steel wrapped cord, the
Small Animal Pad has an internal thermostat keeps the
temperature at a desirable 100 degrees when in use and costs
1/3 of a cent per hour to operate. Measures 9" x 12" UL listed.
Feral cats appreciate this heater too.
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Best Small Animal Heater
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Stanley 675945 12-Inch Ceramic Utility Heater
Now there's a handle! This 1500-watt portable ceramic utility heater is
great for heating open areas like the basement, garage, or workroom.
Choose from three quiet settings: low for reduced noise and energy
consumption, high for faster heating, or fan-only mode for air circulation
without any heat.. Self-regulating ceramic heating element; automatic
overheat protection and adjustable thermostat to maintain set comfort
level. ETL-listed
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Honeywell HZ519 Silent Comfort Heater
If noise is an issue, the fan-less HZ519 electric
baseboard heater will warm your room quickly
and quietly with natural convection heating.
The full power 1,500 watt heating unit is
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controlled by a push button thermostat with LED read out. A programmable timer enables the
unit to be automatically shut-off in one to ten hours. Overheat and tip over safety protection.
Dimensions: 42.5 x 6.5 x 10.1 inches Weight: 11.6 pounds Limited 5-year warranty
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DeLonghi Mica Panel Heater - Floor or Wall Mount Heater
the DeLonghi micathermic heater combines the safety of an oil filled
heater with mica panels for instant heating, noise free operation, and
safe to the touch heating surfaces - great for kids and pets.
This slim line heater fits anywhere and can even be mounted on the
wall with included hardware. Adjustable thermostat with two heat
settings - 750/1500 watts. Safety overheat and tip over protection.
Convenient carry handle & casters included. Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
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