Most of us would love to have the very best battery-operated heater. These would be perfect heaters for camping or power outages (especially like the one that happened in Texas in February 2021). Here’s the thing about battery-powered heaters: They don’t exist. Don’t worry, we’ll look into cordless battery-operated heater alternatives further on. A battery-operated … Read more
Let’s face it: Space heaters can be clunky big lumps of cheap plastics. For personal use or to heat a small room or office, you don’t need a big heater. More and more people are looking just for a good small electric heater for colder days. Here’s the deal: We created a list of the … Read more
Space heaters can be loud. The typical decibel levels for electric space heaters range from as low as 30 dB to as high as 65 dB. Obviously, the best space heaters for bedrooms are the ones with low noise levels. We went on a mission to find the quietest space heaters. Normally what we do … Read more
Wall-mounted electric heaters are becoming increasingly popular. They offer an easy-to-use and energy-efficient way to heat up even a larger room (to about 500 sq ft). Now, there are 100s of wall electric heaters on the market today. Which are the best wall-mounted electric heaters? Which energy-efficient electric heaters can be wall-mounted? We cracked open … Read more
Nothing ties the room together like a fireplace. In the past, the fireplace was the primary source of heat for cooking, hot water, and comfort. You had to deal with solid fuels like wood and coal, and the chimney was absolutely necessary. Without a doubt, electric fireplaces changed the game completely. Today, you can install … Read more
When planning out your baseboard heater settings, it’s essential that you keep your amp breakers in mind. Most US households have a 20-amp circuit. The key question to answer is ‘how many baseboard heaters can you put on a 20-amp circuit?’. The answer is quite self-evident: The net amp draw of all baseboard heaters on … Read more
Baseboard heaters are installed along the bottom of the wall. They replace either replace the baseboard or are placed next to the baseboard. The best baseboard heaters can provide additional heating; they are particularly useful for eliminating cold drafts (when installed under a window). There are many types of baseboard heaters, such as: Conventional hot-water … Read more
A while ago, homeowners used solid-fuel (wood, coal) stoves to heat their homes. Today, the more elegant solution is to use liquid-fuel heaters. Ventless propane heaters are especially popular; they are known also as ‘blue flame heaters’ due to their distinctive blue propane flame. The best ventless propane heaters have clear advantages and maybe even … Read more
Electric space heaters run on electricity, and electricity is not exactly cheap. For sake of the environment as well as your wallet, it makes sense to get the most energy-efficient space heater you can find. What are the most energy-efficient space heaters? Well, they are simply units that: Provide us with as much heating output … Read more
Large rooms need large room space heaters. To heat 400+ sq ft room (20×20 or more), you will need one of the best space heaters for large rooms. A space heater is a self-contained appliance that supplies heat to a given space. Even bigger indoor electric space heaters have quite a simple and universal design. … Read more