We use a small 1500W ceramic space heater that is not adequate. Today we looked a Lowes and saw a much larger heater, but is was also only 1500W. So my question is what kind of heater would be bette...
Radiant heat (cherry red element) heats the object it is pointed at. The air around the item (feet, for example) warms from reradiation. That results in a comfortable feeling from fewer watts.
I believe the oil filled heaters may be some what safer.