Does electric heaters use more electricity ?

Romeo

I have three questions regarding electric heaters.

1 - Is there a difference between electric heater and radiant heater ?

when i think of electric heater, this is what i mean - >
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When i think of radiant heater, this is what i mean - >
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2 - Are electric/radiant heaters quieter than fan-heaters ?

3 - Does electric/radiant heaters use more electricity than fan-heaters and air-conditioner ?
(if so, how much more do they use ? Would it be much more expensive or a little bit more expensive ?)

Thank you.

Answer
Short answer: nearly all "room size" plug-in electric heaters here in the US consume 1500 watts @ 110 volts. Built-in electric heat (such as baseboard or in-wall) as well as a electric central heat are 220 volt and more economical to operate (typically rated at 5000, 10000 or more watts).


Tedious detail: "radiant" heaters supposedly radiate their heat to warm objects in the room rather than heating the air . . . . . while a "convection" type heats the air in the room. Most convection types are fan forced (central hot-air heating is convection heat . . . . . central hot-water heating is radiant heat).

Radiant heat can be a steadier heat - while convection heat can be spotty (ie you feel warmer when it is running with a fan on/cooler when off) ........... but fan boosted heat can warm a room faster than a radiator.

A plug-in electric space heater can be either pure radiant heat (you're looking at the heating element which usually has a reflector behind it to "radiate" the heat in the right direction) . . . . .or it can be fan-boosted convection type . . . . . and most often a combination.

Old plug-in heaters of the 30s & 40s were usually 100% radiant and used metal heating coils, like a light bulb or stove burner. Many newer ones use quartz tubes instead of metal coils - that appears to be what is shown in both of your photos. Quartz tubes have an advantage of heating-up quickly - - so quickly that they can actually "pulse" on-and-off producing a uniform heat while using less electricity. The downside is that the quartz tubes burn-out and need replacing from time-to-time. The popular "Edenpure" type heaters are really quartz tube heaters enclosed in a cabinet - the quartz tubes in the Edenpure cycle on-and-off, but radiate their heat to a copper plate which releases it in a uniform flow.

If you have access to Consumer Reports or their Annual Buying Guide: CR periodically tests space heaters. They generally don't think that the "Edenpure" or "Amish Fireplace" style heaters are worth the expense. They eliminated some makes & models from consideration for safety reasons. We bought the "low profile" unit made by Honeywell that they've recommended for a couple years: it uses an electric strip heating element and can be used with-or-without the enclosed fan - the idea is to use the fan to quickly heat a cold room, then use without fan for a quiet, uniform heat. We're very satisfied.


You mentioned an air-conditioner - - - - a "heat pump" is just a reversible air-conditioner. Very convenient source of heat - if you are in a temperate climate, but not very efficient in a cold climate where winter temps stay below about 45 degrees F . . . . in fact, most heat-pump installations have electric resistance heat as a back-up.

What should i do about my electric fireplace that wont go on?

richrichri

i got a electric fire place that was in my living room and then it worked for a month or so, and ever since then whenever i turn it on the heater will go on for a second and then it will go off and then the heater will stop working. Do i need a dedicated plug or need to call a electrician to fix this?

Answer
about any kind of electric heat needs its own dedicated power source. Ive had hundreds of service calls over the years over portable heaters overloading circuits. a 1500 watt heater pulls 12.5 amps. A standard 15 amp living room circuit shouldn't be loaded more than 80 percent. That's 12 amps so its overloaded with just the heater running. sounds like you may also have a problem with the heater so get the electrician to check it while he is there installing a new circuit.

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Question about Electric Fireplace...?

shoe shoe

I bought an electric fireplace but the insert that came with it is purely decorative. It doesn't produce any heat. Just light and sound. Is it possible to replace this insert with an insert that does produce heat electrically.

Answer
Yes. We recently bought a small insert for our living room fireplace. It has a 1500 watt heater with 2 fan speeds. It is energy efficient using only .08/hr without heat and .12/hr. with the heat on. We also have a plasma wall mounted electric fireplace on the family room wall. It is really neat and also economical to operate. 1500 watt heater, and the same specs as the other one. The make of these fireplaces is Dimplex perhaps you can look them up on the net. Cheers, Terry

Does electric heaters use more electricity ?

Romeo

I have three questions regarding electric heaters.

1 - Is there a difference between electric heater and radiant heater ?

when i think of electric heater, this is what i mean - >
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| http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00dMoQBajslkGO/Electric-Heater-OC-2000-SF-.jpg |
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When i think of radiant heater, this is what i mean - >
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| http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/177994_lg.jpg |
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2 - Are electric/radiant heaters quieter than fan-heaters ?

3 - Does electric/radiant heaters use more electricity than fan-heaters and air-conditioner ?
(if so, how much more do they use ? Would it be much more expensive or a little bit more expensive ?)

Thank you.

Answer
Short answer: nearly all "room size" plug-in electric heaters here in the US consume 1500 watts @ 110 volts. Built-in electric heat (such as baseboard or in-wall) as well as a electric central heat are 220 volt and more economical to operate (typically rated at 5000, 10000 or more watts).


Tedious detail: "radiant" heaters supposedly radiate their heat to warm objects in the room rather than heating the air . . . . . while a "convection" type heats the air in the room. Most convection types are fan forced (central hot-air heating is convection heat . . . . . central hot-water heating is radiant heat).

Radiant heat can be a steadier heat - while convection heat can be spotty (ie you feel warmer when it is running with a fan on/cooler when off) ........... but fan boosted heat can warm a room faster than a radiator.

A plug-in electric space heater can be either pure radiant heat (you're looking at the heating element which usually has a reflector behind it to "radiate" the heat in the right direction) . . . . .or it can be fan-boosted convection type . . . . . and most often a combination.

Old plug-in heaters of the 30s & 40s were usually 100% radiant and used metal heating coils, like a light bulb or stove burner. Many newer ones use quartz tubes instead of metal coils - that appears to be what is shown in both of your photos. Quartz tubes have an advantage of heating-up quickly - - so quickly that they can actually "pulse" on-and-off producing a uniform heat while using less electricity. The downside is that the quartz tubes burn-out and need replacing from time-to-time. The popular "Edenpure" type heaters are really quartz tube heaters enclosed in a cabinet - the quartz tubes in the Edenpure cycle on-and-off, but radiate their heat to a copper plate which releases it in a uniform flow.

If you have access to Consumer Reports or their Annual Buying Guide: CR periodically tests space heaters. They generally don't think that the "Edenpure" or "Amish Fireplace" style heaters are worth the expense. They eliminated some makes & models from consideration for safety reasons. We bought the "low profile" unit made by Honeywell that they've recommended for a couple years: it uses an electric strip heating element and can be used with-or-without the enclosed fan - the idea is to use the fan to quickly heat a cold room, then use without fan for a quiet, uniform heat. We're very satisfied.


You mentioned an air-conditioner - - - - a "heat pump" is just a reversible air-conditioner. Very convenient source of heat - if you are in a temperate climate, but not very efficient in a cold climate where winter temps stay below about 45 degrees F . . . . in fact, most heat-pump installations have electric resistance heat as a back-up.

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Does anyone own a EdenPURE room heater 1500 watt do u like it and how much does it cost u to run it ???

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Pine Ridge

Answer
Don't believe the hype about this heater. There is nothing magic about it. All electric heaters work at 100% efficiency, and it doesn't matter if they are oil filled fake radiators, or resistance wires, or Quartz radiant heaters...1500watts will cost 1.5 times whatever your kwh rate is for every hour you run it.
The ONLY way such a heater will save you any money is if you turn down the heat in the rest of the house, and only use it in the room you are in, and take it with you wherever you go. And even THEN it's not a done deal, because if your regular heating system is gas, it might still be cheaper to run the regular one.

Ok...there is one way you might save money with electric space heaters, and that is with a "radiant" type heater that has exposed quartz rods. This kind of heater will only heat what it is pointed at, so you can set it where you are and it will feel like a fireplace. It will still use whatever the watt rating is, but it won't be trying to heat all the air in the space, like the Edenpure unit does. Plus, they are a lot lighter so they are easier to move around, and they are a lot cheaper to buy.

advice for oil heat and propane emergency help?

greengo

Moved into new house in new state (CT) today. Bought house last month, had heat on low, all electricity turned on etc. Never NEVER had oil heat or propane before, nobody said anything, however, it is snowy and it seems the oil is empty. ALSO the propane is for the fireplace but there is NO GAGE and we don't know how much propane there is. ALSO the water is super super cold it is 47 degrees. How do we stop the pipes from freezing, and how long can we use the propane fireplace, will it just go out when it runs out of propane? Long drive from the south and now in trouble already in the new house what should we do overnight? We will call people in the am I guess but I don't want the pipes to freeze. I don't know how safe it is to leave the fireplace on.

Answer
The fireplace will just go out when the gas runs out. If it uses bbq grill tanks, you can buy them at Lowes or Home Depot. They should only be stored or used outdoors. You can check the level by pouring some warm water down one side until it warms up. The liquid lp will not warm up. Quickly dry the tank and run your hand up and down to see where the temperature change is.

Call your oil supplier and get an emergency delivery. See if they can bleed the air from the system. If not, call some heating companies and see how quick they can get someone out to bleed the air out after you get the oil. Ask the Tech to show you how to bleed the air, if you want to do it yourself next time. Also ask him how to check the oil level.

Go to Wal Mart buy some electric space heaters. Plug one in each bathroom, the kitchen and any other room that is getting really cold. If you happen to plug two of them into the same circuit the breaker will trip. Reset it and move one of the heaters to a different location. Do not use extension cords. The oil filled radiator styled heaters are the safest since they don't get hot enough to start a fire. All electric heaters have the same efficiency, irregardless of what they tell you. They all produce 3.412 BTU's per watt. They are all 1500 watts maximum, also.


Leave all the faucets trickling both hot and cold water to keep pipes from freezing.

An electric blanket will keep you warm at night.

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Does anyone own a EdenPURE room heater 1500 watt do u like it and how much does it cost u to run it ???

electric fireplace 1500 watts image

Pine Ridge

Answer
Don't believe the hype about this heater. There is nothing magic about it. All electric heaters work at 100% efficiency, and it doesn't matter if they are oil filled fake radiators, or resistance wires, or Quartz radiant heaters...1500watts will cost 1.5 times whatever your kwh rate is for every hour you run it.
The ONLY way such a heater will save you any money is if you turn down the heat in the rest of the house, and only use it in the room you are in, and take it with you wherever you go. And even THEN it's not a done deal, because if your regular heating system is gas, it might still be cheaper to run the regular one.

Ok...there is one way you might save money with electric space heaters, and that is with a "radiant" type heater that has exposed quartz rods. This kind of heater will only heat what it is pointed at, so you can set it where you are and it will feel like a fireplace. It will still use whatever the watt rating is, but it won't be trying to heat all the air in the space, like the Edenpure unit does. Plus, they are a lot lighter so they are easier to move around, and they are a lot cheaper to buy.

advice for oil heat and propane emergency help?

greengo

Moved into new house in new state (CT) today. Bought house last month, had heat on low, all electricity turned on etc. Never NEVER had oil heat or propane before, nobody said anything, however, it is snowy and it seems the oil is empty. ALSO the propane is for the fireplace but there is NO GAGE and we don't know how much propane there is. ALSO the water is super super cold it is 47 degrees. How do we stop the pipes from freezing, and how long can we use the propane fireplace, will it just go out when it runs out of propane? Long drive from the south and now in trouble already in the new house what should we do overnight? We will call people in the am I guess but I don't want the pipes to freeze. I don't know how safe it is to leave the fireplace on.

Answer
The fireplace will just go out when the gas runs out. If it uses bbq grill tanks, you can buy them at Lowes or Home Depot. They should only be stored or used outdoors. You can check the level by pouring some warm water down one side until it warms up. The liquid lp will not warm up. Quickly dry the tank and run your hand up and down to see where the temperature change is.

Call your oil supplier and get an emergency delivery. See if they can bleed the air from the system. If not, call some heating companies and see how quick they can get someone out to bleed the air out after you get the oil. Ask the Tech to show you how to bleed the air, if you want to do it yourself next time. Also ask him how to check the oil level.

Go to Wal Mart buy some electric space heaters. Plug one in each bathroom, the kitchen and any other room that is getting really cold. If you happen to plug two of them into the same circuit the breaker will trip. Reset it and move one of the heaters to a different location. Do not use extension cords. The oil filled radiator styled heaters are the safest since they don't get hot enough to start a fire. All electric heaters have the same efficiency, irregardless of what they tell you. They all produce 3.412 BTU's per watt. They are all 1500 watts maximum, also.


Leave all the faucets trickling both hot and cold water to keep pipes from freezing.

An electric blanket will keep you warm at night.

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Electric heaters for large rooms?

electric fireplace 1500 watts image

F Strauser

My neighbor heats with electric heaters. He is 73 and somewhat eccentric so he wont consider any other type of heat. He has tried several different kinds of heaters including edenpure, electric fireplaces and the like. But nothing seems to keep the apartment warm. I was wondering anyone has any suggestions on what would work. He lives in a one bedroom apartment, that's approximately 900 square feet.

Answer
We use a Lasko floor cyclonic ceramic heater that sits against the wall, it pulls cool air from the floor and blows it out of the top. They operate on 15 amps at 1500 watts and are digital. It's about like adding 2 HVAC vents in a room that before didn't have one.

That should keep the temperature comfortable.

Ceramic is also very safe and warmer to me then any other heater type. They are also safe.

Wal-mart carries them see the link below.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/17038557?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=3

What should i do about my electric fireplace that wont go on?

richrichri

i got a electric fire place that was in my living room and then it worked for a month or so, and ever since then whenever i turn it on the heater will go on for a second and then it will go off and then the heater will stop working. Do i need a dedicated plug or need to call a electrician to fix this?

Answer
about any kind of electric heat needs its own dedicated power source. Ive had hundreds of service calls over the years over portable heaters overloading circuits. a 1500 watt heater pulls 12.5 amps. A standard 15 amp living room circuit shouldn't be loaded more than 80 percent. That's 12 amps so its overloaded with just the heater running. sounds like you may also have a problem with the heater so get the electrician to check it while he is there installing a new circuit.

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What room size does a 1500 Watt, 5000 BTU electric heater heat ?

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JOYCE M

The product is a freestanding 2005 Charmglow Colonial Electric Heater / Fireplace.

Answer
i used one of these to heat a three bedroom house all winter and it keeps the whole house warm.

What is the most energy effecient portable heating fan?

me

I want one that heats well and will lower my energy bill

Answer
nergy efficient home heating - "Space Heater Reviews" by Sam Streubel

The portable space heaters reviewed in this article are electric radiant or convection space heaters, cost less than $100, and offer a maximum heat output of 1500 watts.

All of the following space heater suggestions are rated an average minimum of 4 out of 5 stars by consumer reviewers.

Radiant heaters work like the sun by warming people and objects. Radiant heaters without fans are not designed to heat an entire room, but excel at providing instant heat for one or two people.

Two examples of radiant heaters without fans are radiant heat panels and parabolic heaters.

Radiant heat panels are constructed with the heating element embedded in the panel. By virtue of their simplicity, they are safe, reliable and maintenance free.

The Presto Parabolic Heat Dish is a cost effective choice for workshops or garages when you want to heat just you and not the entire building.

The Cozy Legs radiant heat panel, with only 100 watts of heat output is by no means a whole room heater, but performs admirably when installed under a desk or hung on the wall to warm a bird cage.

The next four categories of radiant heaters are equipped with fans to provide whole room heat.
Quartz Infrared Heaters Quartz infrared heaters can cost as little as $50, or as much as $450 for the SunTwin or EdenPure heaters. The SunTwin brand features copper heat exchangers for consistent, non drying heat; a child and pet friendly cool to the touch exterior, fan assisted heat for larger spaces, and a lifetime washable filter.

The less expensive Marvin 1500 watt quartz heater uses replaceable quartz tubes in front of a reflector and a fan to project whole room heat. Quartz heating elements reduce positive ions in the air and consume very little oxygen. Reviews say this heater works extremely well. The security locked grill swings out for easy quartz tube replacement. Replacement tubes are readily available for $9.99 each.
Ceramic Heaters Ceramic heaters come in a wide variety of models: fixed, tower, oscillating and pedestal. One of the most popular and inexpensive of these is the Honeywell HZ-315. Weighing in at only 3.3 pounds, it's the mighty mite of space heaters capable of quickly heating small to mid-sized rooms.

A specialized version of the ceramic heater is the remote controlled Soleus Air MS-20A. The cool to the touch exterior, even heat, and wall mounting feature make it a favorite for nurseries.
Electric Fireplaces What are they? Expensive space heaters or a piece of furniture that also keeps you warm? Definitely a piece of furniture. If you went crazy and spent $2200 on an electric fireplace (they're out there), it still won't heat your room any better than the $299 model.
Electric Stoves 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 Dimplex CS3311 compact electric stove.

You can continue to read the reviews for convection heaters, micathermic heaters and oil filled radiators at Sam's Guide to Small Heaters.

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Cost of using fireplace heater?

electric fireplace 1500 watts image

Daniel

I have just purchased an electric fireplace. It includes an electric heater that appears to be working very well and heating up my 240 sq.ft. living room apartment adequately. The heater is 120V 60 Hz 1500 Watts. Can you tell me how I can calculate the hourly cost of using the heater which has a low/high/off options.
Tks

Answer
Depends what you pay for electricity in the US, but on the high setting it will use 1500 watts in one hour, this is equal to 1.5 Kwh ( in 4 hours it will use 4 x 1.5 kw = 6 Kwh Killowatt Hours) if electricity costs say 10c per Kwh then an hour will cost 1.5 x 10 = 15c. If the low setting is half power (750 watts/0.75kw) the the cost will be halved. If there is a thermostat control it will switch on and off regularly, about 50/50 which will also save running costs.

Electric heaters for large rooms?

F Strauser

My neighbor heats with electric heaters. He is 73 and somewhat eccentric so he wont consider any other type of heat. He has tried several different kinds of heaters including edenpure, electric fireplaces and the like. But nothing seems to keep the apartment warm. I was wondering anyone has any suggestions on what would work. He lives in a one bedroom apartment, that's approximately 900 square feet.

Answer
We use a Lasko floor cyclonic ceramic heater that sits against the wall, it pulls cool air from the floor and blows it out of the top. They operate on 15 amps at 1500 watts and are digital. It's about like adding 2 HVAC vents in a room that before didn't have one.

That should keep the temperature comfortable.

Ceramic is also very safe and warmer to me then any other heater type. They are also safe.

Wal-mart carries them see the link below.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/17038557?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=3

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Does anyone own a EdenPURE room heater 1500 watt do u like it and how much does it cost u to run it ???

electric fireplace 1500 watts image

Pine Ridge

Answer
Don't believe the hype about this heater. There is nothing magic about it. All electric heaters work at 100% efficiency, and it doesn't matter if they are oil filled fake radiators, or resistance wires, or Quartz radiant heaters...1500watts will cost 1.5 times whatever your kwh rate is for every hour you run it.
The ONLY way such a heater will save you any money is if you turn down the heat in the rest of the house, and only use it in the room you are in, and take it with you wherever you go. And even THEN it's not a done deal, because if your regular heating system is gas, it might still be cheaper to run the regular one.

Ok...there is one way you might save money with electric space heaters, and that is with a "radiant" type heater that has exposed quartz rods. This kind of heater will only heat what it is pointed at, so you can set it where you are and it will feel like a fireplace. It will still use whatever the watt rating is, but it won't be trying to heat all the air in the space, like the Edenpure unit does. Plus, they are a lot lighter so they are easier to move around, and they are a lot cheaper to buy.

advice for oil heat and propane emergency help?

greengo

Moved into new house in new state (CT) today. Bought house last month, had heat on low, all electricity turned on etc. Never NEVER had oil heat or propane before, nobody said anything, however, it is snowy and it seems the oil is empty. ALSO the propane is for the fireplace but there is NO GAGE and we don't know how much propane there is. ALSO the water is super super cold it is 47 degrees. How do we stop the pipes from freezing, and how long can we use the propane fireplace, will it just go out when it runs out of propane? Long drive from the south and now in trouble already in the new house what should we do overnight? We will call people in the am I guess but I don't want the pipes to freeze. I don't know how safe it is to leave the fireplace on.

Answer
The fireplace will just go out when the gas runs out. If it uses bbq grill tanks, you can buy them at Lowes or Home Depot. They should only be stored or used outdoors. You can check the level by pouring some warm water down one side until it warms up. The liquid lp will not warm up. Quickly dry the tank and run your hand up and down to see where the temperature change is.

Call your oil supplier and get an emergency delivery. See if they can bleed the air from the system. If not, call some heating companies and see how quick they can get someone out to bleed the air out after you get the oil. Ask the Tech to show you how to bleed the air, if you want to do it yourself next time. Also ask him how to check the oil level.

Go to Wal Mart buy some electric space heaters. Plug one in each bathroom, the kitchen and any other room that is getting really cold. If you happen to plug two of them into the same circuit the breaker will trip. Reset it and move one of the heaters to a different location. Do not use extension cords. The oil filled radiator styled heaters are the safest since they don't get hot enough to start a fire. All electric heaters have the same efficiency, irregardless of what they tell you. They all produce 3.412 BTU's per watt. They are all 1500 watts maximum, also.


Leave all the faucets trickling both hot and cold water to keep pipes from freezing.

An electric blanket will keep you warm at night.

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What room size does a 1500 Watt, 5000 BTU electric heater heat ?

electric fireplace 1500 watts image

JOYCE M

The product is a freestanding 2005 Charmglow Colonial Electric Heater / Fireplace.

Answer
i used one of these to heat a three bedroom house all winter and it keeps the whole house warm.

What is the most energy effecient portable heating fan?

me

I want one that heats well and will lower my energy bill

Answer
nergy efficient home heating - "Space Heater Reviews" by Sam Streubel

The portable space heaters reviewed in this article are electric radiant or convection space heaters, cost less than $100, and offer a maximum heat output of 1500 watts.

All of the following space heater suggestions are rated an average minimum of 4 out of 5 stars by consumer reviewers.

Radiant heaters work like the sun by warming people and objects. Radiant heaters without fans are not designed to heat an entire room, but excel at providing instant heat for one or two people.

Two examples of radiant heaters without fans are radiant heat panels and parabolic heaters.

Radiant heat panels are constructed with the heating element embedded in the panel. By virtue of their simplicity, they are safe, reliable and maintenance free.

The Presto Parabolic Heat Dish is a cost effective choice for workshops or garages when you want to heat just you and not the entire building.

The Cozy Legs radiant heat panel, with only 100 watts of heat output is by no means a whole room heater, but performs admirably when installed under a desk or hung on the wall to warm a bird cage.

The next four categories of radiant heaters are equipped with fans to provide whole room heat.
Quartz Infrared Heaters Quartz infrared heaters can cost as little as $50, or as much as $450 for the SunTwin or EdenPure heaters. The SunTwin brand features copper heat exchangers for consistent, non drying heat; a child and pet friendly cool to the touch exterior, fan assisted heat for larger spaces, and a lifetime washable filter.

The less expensive Marvin 1500 watt quartz heater uses replaceable quartz tubes in front of a reflector and a fan to project whole room heat. Quartz heating elements reduce positive ions in the air and consume very little oxygen. Reviews say this heater works extremely well. The security locked grill swings out for easy quartz tube replacement. Replacement tubes are readily available for $9.99 each.
Ceramic Heaters Ceramic heaters come in a wide variety of models: fixed, tower, oscillating and pedestal. One of the most popular and inexpensive of these is the Honeywell HZ-315. Weighing in at only 3.3 pounds, it's the mighty mite of space heaters capable of quickly heating small to mid-sized rooms.

A specialized version of the ceramic heater is the remote controlled Soleus Air MS-20A. The cool to the touch exterior, even heat, and wall mounting feature make it a favorite for nurseries.
Electric Fireplaces What are they? Expensive space heaters or a piece of furniture that also keeps you warm? Definitely a piece of furniture. If you went crazy and spent $2200 on an electric fireplace (they're out there), it still won't heat your room any better than the $299 model.
Electric Stoves 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 Dimplex CS3311 compact electric stove.

You can continue to read the reviews for convection heaters, micathermic heaters and oil filled radiators at Sam's Guide to Small Heaters.

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