Best small electric heaters
Looking for a small electric heater. What are the safest models? Thanks JKaz
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I'll add that all electric heaters are 100% efficient, every watt which goes in comes out as heat. So don't fall for "high efficiency" marketing claims.
I like the small ceramic heaters - the heating element doesn't get as hot as the old nichrome wire heaters, which makes them a bit safer. Some of them have a lower power setting. All UL listed space heaters are required to have "tip over" safety shutoffs.
Infrared heaters (quartz or dish) are nice too, since they "project" the heat instead of just heating the room, so you can feel warmer in a cold room when sitting in front of one. But, they may not be what you consider small.
Choose one based on your desires - size, weight, watts, looks, safety, cost, fan, thermostat, etc.
Here are the most popular ones on Amazon.
I like the small ceramic heaters - the heating element doesn't get as hot as the old nichrome wire heaters, which makes them a bit safer. Some of them have a lower power setting. All UL listed space heaters are required to have "tip over" safety shutoffs.
Infrared heaters (quartz or dish) are nice too, since they "project" the heat instead of just heating the room, so you can feel warmer in a cold room when sitting in front of one. But, they may not be what you consider small.
Choose one based on your desires - size, weight, watts, looks, safety, cost, fan, thermostat, etc.
Here are the most popular ones on Amazon.
