Frigid winter weather has definitely arrived. An extra boost of warm air can make a huge difference in these conditions—and that’s exactly where space heaters come in.
To help you sift through your options and figure out which one is right for you, we picked our top 5 space heater recommendations for 2015. Read on to learn more and pick one for your home or office.
1. Honeywell HZ-980 EnergySmart Infrared Heater
Benefits
Quiet, gently warms whole rooms, and currently on sale!
Ideal Uses
Bedrooms, living rooms, and basements
The Honeywell HZ-980 is a customer favorite. Recently named a “Best Buy” from a top consumer reporting agency, this model is simple to use, will fit in with just about any room, and gently spreads heat around your space.
- Efficient: Automatically regulates power consumption; Energy Usage Indicator displays amount of energy used
- Technology: Infrared heating technology with a fan to distribute warm air around rooms up to 1,000 square feet
- Thermostat: Set your ideal room temperature and heat level (low to high)
- Save Your Settings: Program 2 settings as favorites, programs to turn off up to 8 hours in advance.
2. Vornado TVH500
Benefits Whole-room heating from floor to ceiling, super compact design
Ideal Uses Offices, bedrooms, and any other room up to 16 x 16 ft. The Vornado TVH500 has patented vortex technology that warms entire rooms without leaving any cold spots. This impressive model was recently named a “Best Buy” from a top consumer reporting agency.
- Compact: Set it on the floor or floor and move it to any room you need it. It weighs just 8 pounds and plugs into any standard outlet.
- Powerful Fan: The powerful fan circulates warm rooms up to 16 x 16 feet.
- Safety Features: It features a cool-touch exterior, tip-over protection, auto-shut off if airflow if obstructed.
- Digital Controls: It shows your set temperature and your room temperature. You can use the buttons to adjust your set temperature, turn on fan-only mode, or program the timer.
3. Dyson AM09 Heater Fan
Benefits No blades that collect dust, quiet, long-lasting construction
Ideal Uses Offices, bedrooms, and other small rooms Dyson really changed the game with AM05. The first bladeless fan heater, the Dyson AM09 heats surrounding air and multiplies it six times to provide widespread warmth.
- Bladeless: No blades or grilles to collect and distribute dust; instead it projects and amplifies air around your entire area—this design is ideal for allergy-sufferers.
- Optional Oscillation: Turn this on for up to 90-degree oscillation
- Lightweight: Compact and weighs just over 5 pounds so you can take it to any room you want
- Ideal Settings: Set your room temperature and choose between 10 speeds
- Fan: Turn off the heating function and use the fan as a way to circulate air during warmer months
4. Haverhill HHE1500M1 Portable Space Heater
Benefits Efficient micathermic heating, wall-mountable, quiet, no fan to stir up dust
Ideal Uses Living rooms, bedrooms, offices A new portable heater introduced in early 2015, the Haverhill HHE1500M1 is a flat panel micathermic heater ideal for warming small- to medium-sized single rooms. Hang it on a wall or put it on the floor for instant, efficient warmth.
- Quiet: Micathermic heaters don’t use a fan so are extremely quiet, making this a great option for bedrooms or offices.
- Efficient: Its flat panel sends warm air currents across your room. It also retains heat while operating, so it warms your room more quickly and efficiently than other space heater options.
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- Wall-Mountable: Safely mount it on your wall to save floor space or direct warm air exactly where you need it.
- User-Friendly: Use the digital controls or remote to set your ideal room temperature, adjust the heat level from low to high, or program it to turn off up to 24 hours in advance.
- Allergy-Friendly: A fanless design won’t stir up dust and other particles.
5. DeLonghi EW7507EB Oil-Filled Radiator
Benefits Safe, efficient oil-filled radiator, exact temperature control
Ideal Uses Bedrooms, basements, medium-sized rooms This DeLonghi oil-filled radiator heater is great for adding supplemental heat to single rooms of any size. The DeLonghi EW7507EB also features dual programmable timers, digital display and controls, and can easily be wheeled to different rooms
- Pre-Assembled Wheels: Take it out of the box, wheel it into place, and plug it in for instant warmth.
- Thermostat: A temperature read-out can be set to match your desired temperature. It also offers low, medium, and high levels to determine how quickly warm air enters your home.
- GFCI Plug: This plug was specifically designed for safe use and allows this heater to be put in bathrooms.
- ECO Option: Turn on the ECO feature to run the heater using less energy.
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Looking for a personal heater? Check out one of our radiant heaters. They offer direct warmth to the areas right in front of them, making them perfect for small work areas or cubicles.
We’re sure you won’t be disappointed if you add one of these space heaters to your home. Adding one can help you reduce energy costs for 2 reasons (1) it adds targeted warmth where you need it most and (2) allows you to turn your central heater down a few degrees.
Have you used any of these heaters? Let us know if you agree with our choices. Feel free to share your thoughts with us on Facebook and Twitter too!
