Best small electric heaters
Looking for a small electric heater. What are the safest models? Thanks JKaz
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If you are able to do a bit of wiring, another option altogether is to install a "kickspace" heater below the range. This particular brand is the same width as the stove. I just removed the original piece of wood between the door and range and moved the door down a little. With a heater like this, it's completely out of the way and has all the required safety clearances. The location of your panel could be a deciding factor tho. If needed, wiring can be run through a ceiling and inside interior wall cavities. This heater is very quiet and you can listen to the TV no problem.
A remote thermostat would be the best but you can install a built-in thermostat on the face of these heaters. As Chris Bryant mentioned, it'd be a good idea to provide a dedicated circuit. A heater is probably going to run non-stop much or all of the time in cold weather. Coiling up the cord or putting a mat over it is not good and could cause overheating of the cord.
You might want to install a wall switch so you can shut a heater off while you run a hair dryer or kitchen appliances.
A remote thermostat would be the best but you can install a built-in thermostat on the face of these heaters. As Chris Bryant mentioned, it'd be a good idea to provide a dedicated circuit. A heater is probably going to run non-stop much or all of the time in cold weather. Coiling up the cord or putting a mat over it is not good and could cause overheating of the cord.
You might want to install a wall switch so you can shut a heater off while you run a hair dryer or kitchen appliances.
