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