What is the best kind of space heater?

Question

I bought a a ceramic heater but it doesn't seem to work all that great. I have it in my living room, about 300-400 sf I would guess. I can only feel the heat when I put my hand directly in front of it. Im trying to save $$ by using this instead of the gas furnace. Does anyone know of a good energy efficient heater?

Answer 1

I have always used electric space heaters, with good success. There are some really good propane models out, but I have never tried one.

Answer 2

When you buy a heater of any kind you need to look at how many watts is uses. The strongest and most common (at the hardware store, Target etc.) electric heaters max out at about 1500.
They will also tell you how large an area they are intended for.
I believe Holmes makes what they call the Whisper Quiet model.
It sells for between $25-$35 and is intended for 400sq ft. I bought one for a client over Christmas.
At that price I would just buy two which should take care of any rooms heating needs.
It works very well in her sun porch which has what I call louvered type Florida windows which means the open and close like wooden shutters.
You should also weather treat the rooms windows as thoroughly as possible.

here's a link to Amazon.com and the heater I bought.

http://www.amazon.com/Holmes-HFH2986-Electric-Heater-Fan/dp/B000BESVBK/sr=1-33/qid=1168630750/ref=sr_1_33/102-9590283-8479362?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden

and by the way there are no propane heaters for use indoors.
they are for garages and other well ventilated areas so don't gas yourself. lol

Answer 3

All electric space heaters cost the same to produce heat no matter if it is a 500 watt ceramic heater or a 500 watt strip heater a watt is a watt. the heater that gives of the most even heat is the oil filled type

Answer 4

Get your self a kerosene heater,or a oilbase electric heater thet looks like an old radiator heater

Answer 5

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