While testing, we found that it has a lot of heating power in a compact, energy-efficient design. If you’ve always wanted a fireplace in your home, but don’t have the space or budget, the Duraflame 3D Infrared Electric Fireplace Stove Heater is a great alternative. Heating Element: Fan | Wattage: 750W, 1125W, 1500W | Dimensions: 10.40 x 9.20 x 10.60 inches | Weight: Not listed | Safety Features: Overheating protection and tip-over auto-shutoff Since it doesn’t have a fan-only mode for use in the warmer months, we like that its portability also makes it easy to store. We like that it’s lightweight and has a built-in carry handle so you can move it wherever you need extra heating. While the body of the heater doesn’t get hot, the grill does (as is the case with many space heaters). This heater has several safety features, including overheating protection and tip-over auto-shutoff. However, there are three heat settings, low, medium, and high, and seven different fan settings to choose from, so you can adjust the heating a bit to find the perfect temperature. Like our best overall pick, this heater has simple controls but does not feature a remote, and you can’t pick an exact temperature. Despite its power, the space heater was very quiet (46 decibels on high), even quieter than our best overall pick, and we could barely notice it was on. Since it’s a fan-style heater, we could feel the stream of air instantly, and the change in overall temperature was felt after just a few minutes. While it doesn’t provide the ambiance of a portable fireplace like our best overall, the Better Homes & Gardens Freestanding Ceramic 1500W Portable Electric Fireplace, this heater is also easy to operate, compact, and effective. Our runner-up winner is the Vordando VH200 Personal Space Heater with Vortex Circulation Technology. Heating Element: Ceramic | Wattage: 1500W | Dimensions: 6.40 x 6.40 x 12.60 inches | Weight: Not listed | Safety Features: Overheating protection and tip-over auto-shutoff Plus, this is a very quiet space heater and only measured 49 decibels on high (about the same as a refrigerator hum), so it’s not distracting if you have it close by and are watching TV. We did notice that the grill on the bottom was warm, but not too hot. We appreciate that this heater turns off when even slightly tipped, and is cool to the touch. Just note that you can’t choose the exact temperature, as you could with a digital thermostat, and this model does not come with a remote. One dial is for the amount of heat (low or high), and the other is for the temperature of the heat, as well as with or without the flame feature (so you can enjoy it in the summer without heat). We also love the simple, easy-to-use controls located on top of the unit. (Better Homes & Gardens is owned by The Spruce's parent company, Dotdash Meredith.) While it’s not the best option to heat up a large, open room, it is lightweight with a handle, so you can move it around the room easily or travel with it as well. During our latest round of testing, we were impressed by how quickly this heater warmed us up, especially on the high setting. Based on several rounds of testing, here are the best options to keep you warm and comfortable.Įditor’s Note: This review was updated in November 2023 based on our latest testing.Ĭombining a cozy fireplace look with a quick and powerful heating element, the Better Homes & Gardens Freestanding Ceramic 1500W Portable Electric Fireplace is our best overall pick. We've also continued testing the winners in our own homes for six months to see how effectively they heated and blended into our spaces. We relied on readings from two thermometers, placed at different distances from the heater, in order to properly quantify our evaluations of how quickly and effectively each heater could warm up the room in its various settings. Over the last year, we've tested 43 space heaters in The Lab, where we methodically evaluated their heating performance, design, safety features, noise levels, portability, and value. "A heater that's too small is a waste of money, and one that is too large may trip circuit breakers or cycle too often, which shortens its lifespan and reduces efficiency.” After that, the size of the room you're heating and the power consumption of the heater are the next most important factors," says Deane Biermeier, a member of The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board. You should “always keep safety at the top of the list. Whether you're looking to heat up an office, garage, or bedroom, there are many factors to consider when shopping for the perfect option for your space.
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