| The portable space heaters reviewed in this article | | | | larger spaces, and a lifetime washable filter. |
| are electric radiant or convection space heaters, | | | | The less expensive Marvin 1500 watt quartz |
| cost less than $100, and offer a maximum heat | | | | heater uses replaceable quartz tubes in front of a |
| output of 1500 watts. All of the following space | | | | reflector and a fan to project whole room heat. |
| heater suggestions are rated an average | | | | Quartz heating elements reduce positive ions in |
| minimum of 4 out of 5 stars by consumer | | | | the air and consume very little oxygen. Reviews |
| reviewers. | | | | say this heater works extremely well. The |
| Radiant heaters work like the sun by warming | | | | security locked grill swings out for easy quartz |
| people and objects. Radiant heaters without fans | | | | tube replacement. Replacement tubes are readily |
| are not designed to heat an entire room, but | | | | available for $9.99 each. |
| excel at providing instant heat for one or two | | | | Ceramic Heaters |
| people. | | | | Ceramic heaters come in a wide variety of |
| Two examples of radiant heaters without fans | | | | models: fixed, tower, oscillating and pedestal. One |
| are radiant heat panels and parabolic heaters. | | | | of the most popular and inexpensive of these is |
| Radiant heat panels are constructed with the | | | | the Honeywell HZ-315. Weighing in at only 3.3 |
| heating element embedded in the panel. By virtue | | | | pounds, it's the mighty mite of space heaters |
| of their simplicity, they are safe, reliable and | | | | capable of quickly heating small to mid-sized |
| maintenance free. | | | | rooms. |
| The Presto Parabolic Heat Dish is a cost effective | | | | A specialized version of the ceramic heater is the |
| choice for workshops or garages when you want | | | | remote controlled Soleus Air MS-20A. The cool to |
| to heat just you and not the entire building. The | | | | the touch exterior, even heat, and wall mounting |
| Cozy Legs radiant heat panel, with only 100 watts | | | | feature make it a favorite for nurseries. |
| of heat output is by no means a whole room | | | | Electric Fireplaces What are they? Expensive |
| heater, but performs admirably when installed | | | | space heaters or a piece of furniture that also |
| under a desk or hung on the wall to warm a bird | | | | keeps you warm? Definitely a piece of furniture. |
| cage. | | | | If you went crazy and spent $2200 on an electric |
| The next four categories of radiant heaters are | | | | fireplace (they're out there), it still won't heat your |
| equipped with fans to provide whole room heat. | | | | room any better than the $299 model. |
| Quartz Infrared Heaters Quartz infrared heaters | | | | Electric Stoves Similar to the electric fireplace, an |
| can cost as little as $50, or as much as $450 for | | | | electric stove is a radiant, fan assisted space |
| the SunTwin or EdenPure heaters. The SunTwin | | | | heater installed in a decorative housing. The most |
| brand features copper heat exchangers for | | | | popular model by far with consumers is the |
| consistent, non drying heat; a child and pet friendly | | | | Dimplex CS3311 compact electric stove. |
| cool to the touch exterior, fan assisted heat for | | | | |