| Managing a household budget during a down | | | | noise, thermostat control failure, and a short |
| economy can be a daunting task. One budget | | | | working life. |
| item that everyone pays close attention to during | | | | #3 - DeLonghi EW7707CM Oil-filled Radiator This |
| the cold winter months is heating fuel costs. | | | | radiant heater is the only type of space heater |
| What many home owners have discovered over | | | | allowed in college dorms. Since it's a pure radiant |
| the years is that zoned heating is an immediate | | | | heater it has no fan and is ultra quiet. |
| and effective method to keep a lid on high | | | | Although the product description states it has a |
| heating bills. Zoned heating is accomplished by | | | | low surface temperature, you might be better off |
| turning back the main thermostat 5-10 degrees | | | | with the model TRD0715T if you have kids or |
| and heating only the room(s) that are occupied. | | | | pets to worry about. The difference is the |
| More often than not, the favored heating | | | | TRD0715T incorporates several vertical thermal |
| appliance for room by room zone heating is the | | | | tunnels which keep the hot elements enclosed and |
| portable electric space heater. | | | | out of reach. |
| What follows is a list of the 5 best selling electric | | | | #2 - Lasko 755320 Ceramic Tower Heater |
| space heaters determined by sales figures | | | | Ceramic heaters have really gained in popularity |
| compiled from | | | | over the last few years. Ceramic elements |
| #5 - Although technically a space heater, the | | | | provide instant heat and the heater itself is |
| Dimplex CS3311 is best known as the number 1 | | | | generally quieter than other fan equipped heaters. |
| selling electric stove in the US. | | | | The tower configuration provides more heat |
| The Dimplex stove appeals to buyers who want | | | | higher up and the oscillating (side to side) motion |
| something more decorative than the average | | | | distributes the heat evenly throughout the room. |
| space heater but doesn't require a lot of space. | | | | #1 - Lasko 754200 Ceramic Heater The Lasko |
| This makes them ideal for apartments, condos, | | | | 754200 is currently #4 on Amazon's site wide |
| and RV's. | | | | Best Sellers List and has been there for 322 days. |
| #4 - Honeywell HZ-2200 Mini Tower Surround | | | | Although compact in size and only 10" tall, it has |
| Heater The Honeywell Mini Tower is an | | | | the same 1,500 watt heat output as larger units. |
| inexpensive, compact heater that features | | | | The fact that it's priced around $20 probably |
| optional front or surround heat, adjustable | | | | contributes a great deal to its popularity, but it |
| thermostat, and back-up thermal circuit breaker. | | | | would be difficult to remain a best seller for as |
| It is also plagued by complaints of excessive | | | | long as it has if it wasn't a good value. |