| Space heaters have become more than functional | | | | market brands. It was ranked second best tower |
| ways to supplement our main source of | | | | space heater by Bestcovery in 2009 and it very |
| household heating, they have become pieces of | | | | easy to see why consumers rated this so highly. |
| furniture to adorn and decorate our rooms! It is | | | | It looks amazing, has a 24 hour timer and |
| therefore easy to become dazzled by the stylish | | | | automatic on-off controls and has been extolled |
| array of appliances in the sale room and forget | | | | for its safety and efficiency. It costs $17.00 more |
| about the need for reliability, economy and | | | | than the Lasko tower but looks many times |
| efficiency which should dominate our selection of | | | | better with its modern, sleek, black design. |
| such items. What, therefore, are the best brands | | | | Honeywell make a similar black and chrome |
| to buy? | | | | 1500W tower heater which has some reassuring |
| If we look at product ratings, inspired by | | | | built-in safety options, such as non-tilt and auto |
| manufacturers' claims and consumer feedback, it | | | | shut-off but it lacks the sleek, modern |
| is, perhaps surprisingly, not the most expensive | | | | appearance of the DeLonghi and is more |
| devices that win the heating Oscars. One of the | | | | expensive than the Lasko. However another |
| most recommended brands on the market is, in | | | | reliable tower heater is the Sunpendown, ranked |
| fact, one of the cheapest, the sleek and very | | | | fourth in best overall space heater by Bestcovery |
| stylish Lasko 5775 ceramic tower heater. This is a | | | | in 2009. With its built-in ionizer, digital thermostat |
| 1500W oscillating heater which is ideal for smaller | | | | and remote control, it offers more 'gadget-appeal' |
| spaces as it quietly diffuses heat around the room | | | | than the Lasko and also comes in white for the |
| from a very small area. It is easy to operate and | | | | purists at heart. |
| economical to run with its dual temperature | | | | Another very reliable brand of tower heater is |
| control and, being lightweight and portable, packs | | | | the Soleus HM360 'Micathermic'. This may sound |
| away unobtrusively in any corner when not in use. | | | | very modern but its appearance is solid and |
| In contrast to the tower style heater, Lasko also | | | | traditional with its rounded 'pot belly' and Queen |
| offers a low-profile heater which sits close to the | | | | Anne style legs mounted on casters for portability |
| floor and particularly unobtrusive because of its | | | | around larger spaces. |
| silent motor. It comes with a multi-function | | | | Choosing the best brand of space heater takes |
| remote control, just right for the digital age, and | | | | careful consideration. There are many reliable |
| has received glowing reviews from its users. It is | | | | brands on the market and it is almost impossible |
| slightly more powerful than the tower heater, but | | | | for aesthetic appeal not to influence choice. The |
| only marginally more expensive. | | | | important thing is to do your research before |
| If tower heaters are your favourite style, the | | | | buying and look for nationally-recognised testing |
| DeLonghi TCH8590ER 1500 Watt 34" Tower | | | | laboratory endorsement first, functionality second |
| Ceramic Heater is undoubtedly one of leading | | | | and appearance last. |