When your office is chilly or your bedroom is cold, you need a space heater to warm up the room. However, you may have questions about the best space heaters to buy for your home and which heaters will be more affordable and efficient to use.
Here are the types of space heaters to consider.
| Electric heaters Convection models are best for heating an entire room because they spread their heat over a wide area. Those with a fan spread warmed air quicker, but they also add noise. Radiant versions, which use an electric-ribbon element or a quartz tube, are ideal for spot heating, but their heat dissipates quickly when they're turned off. | |
| Propane and kerosene heaters These produce prodigious heat. But because of their open flame, the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and the hazards associated with handling the fuel, we recommend against their use indoors except during emergencies, and then only in areas with good ventilation. | |
Electric space heaters can be categorized into 4 groups based on how they heat your space.
| Convection heaters | Ceramic heaters | Micathermic heaters |
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Features to Look For
| Thermostats are generally considered the most important feature customers consider before buying a space heater. A programmable thermostat means hassle-free operation, because it programs your desired heat setting and automatically cycles the heater on and off to maintain it. Your room will stay at the set temperature without any additional work for you! | |
Other features to consider:
- Other features to consider:
- Programmable Timers:
- Automatic Oscillation:
- Multiple Heat Settings:
- Energy-Saving Modes:
- AC and Fan-only modes:
- Remote Control:
- Wheels/Easy-Grip Handles:
Here are tips will help you choose a space heater that will keep you warm.
| | Portable space heaters are especially useful for the workplace, as you can store them beneath your desk when they're not in use. Keep safety in mind. Protect your family from burns or injuries associated with home space heaters with a few simple steps. For further safety precautions, always keep your unit away from curtains, bedding, stacks of paper in an office, and other flammable objects. Choose between radiant and convection heaters. Once you've looked at safe space heaters that fit your space, you'll need to determine whether radiant or convection heat is best. Convection home space heaters heat the air in your home, making them ideal for large rooms or areas. Buy space heaters based on how frequently you'll be using them, too; radiant heaters are best for heating a room for only a few hours. Think about energy use. To save money on your power bill, you'll want to buy energy-efficient space heaters for various rooms. Electric space heaters are among the most energy-efficient, especially those with thermostats that control the amount of heat you use. |
| Determine the right size. If you'll be heating your office during the winter, you'll probably want to buy a small space heater that won't take up much room or energy to work. |
As heating costs rise and portable heater technology advances, more people are looking for economical ways to heat their homes. Running a portable heater in the rooms you use most lets you keep your thermostat at a lower heat setting and can save you money on energy and utility costs.
Written by Nicolas Yang
