Winter bills can be expensive for a myriad of reasons. For example, the cost of taking extra hot showers and the cost of the water heater to heat up that water. Or trying to heat up the house with energy costs rising using the best energy efficient heater there is.
Why not be efficient and heat up the part of the house where you are which saves money by not heating up the entire house. By heating only the rooms that you’re in, the thermostat can be lowered by 5 degrees which greatly saves your winter energy bill.
What’s more, there are now energy-efficient heaters which not only do a great job of heating up the room where you are but also save you money on electricity bills. Below is a review and comparison of the best energy efficient heater on the market.
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Dr Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater
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De’Longhi Ceramic Tower Heater
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Vornado VH10 Vortex Heater
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PELONIS Oil Filled Radiator Heater
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Brightown Mini Desk Heater
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Specification
Type of heater | Corded Electric |
Heating Capacity | 1500 watts |
Supplemental Heating Area | 1,000 square feet |
Dimensions | 13 x 12.5 x 17 inches |
Weight | 19 pounds |
With its cherry, delightful design, this electric heater is a great choice to keep you warm while also serving as a room decoration. It is able to heat up large rooms while also saving energy and money using its smart heating technology.
WHAT WE LIKE
This cute electric heater has an auto energy saving mode with a high and a low feature as well as tip-over protection and overheat protection.
Furthermore, it has a remote which makes it easy to control, a dual-heating system, and a high-pressure low-noise blower making it very quiet. The thermostat has a large range from 50-85 degrees and has wheels so it can heat up any room in the house.
WHAT WE DONT LIKE
Unfortunately, this heater is the heaviest of the list weighing in at 19 pounds. However, that doesn’t make it a deal breaker – just heavy. In very few of the products, the outlets and cords have melted while the heater worked well regardless – it does have a three-year warranty, though.
PROS
- Wheels
- Dual-heating system
- Quiet
- Remote
CONS
- Heavy
- Rarely melts the cord or outlet
Specification
Type of heater | Convection (electric) |
Heating Capacity | 1500 watts |
Supplemental Heating Area | Medium rooms |
Dimensions | 7.5 x 8.7 x 23.6 inches |
Weight | 5 pounds |
Weighing in on the larger end of the heaters in this list at 24” tall, the De’Longhi Ceramic Tower Heater is quiet, provides instant warmth in medium to large rooms, and saves energy making it one of the top-of-the-line options.
WHAT WE LIKE
The heater offers personalized comfort with its digital controls, including an adjustable thermostat and multiple heat settings. It’s incredibly quiet with its silent system which cuts the sound emitted in half. Plus, it has a remote to control the heat from the couch nearby or from the other room. The best of all is that this heater in particular has an eco mode to save even more energy while keeping you warm.
WHAT WE DONT LIKE
In some houses, the heater will blow the circuit breaker while in others the heater stopped working after a few short months. The thermostat arrives sometimes inaccurate, but the heater will work just fine.
PROS
- Personalized comfort
- Silent system technology
- Has a remote
- Eco mode
CONS
- Blows circuit breaker
- Thermostat inaccurate
Specification
Type of heater | Forced air (electric) |
Heating Capacity | 700 – 1500 watts |
Supplemental Heating Area | N/A |
Dimensions | 11.7 x 9.3 x 12 inches |
Weight | 4.8 pounds |
If you’re looking for a heater that heats differently, this is the right product. It heats the air by using vortex circulation technology without using intense heat. The heater, even on the lower setting, cuts the power in half (in comparison to most in-room thermostats) which saves money.
WHAT WE LIKE
It heats differently than most heaters its size by being a small-scale forced air furnace essentially. It has two heat settings – a low setting at 750 watts and a high at 1500 watts – which can help in not only energy consumption monitoring but also tailoring the heat to preference.
The product has tip-over protection, cool–to-the-touch casing to avoid burning your hands, and an automatic shut-off system. It also has hidden cord storage for organization and efficiency. The company also insists on a 5-year hassle-free return policy along with a stellar customer support team.
WHAT WE DONT LIKE
This heater has a tendency to quit working effectively after a few months and in a few cases has actually melted down the back plastic off the fan causing a huge heating hazard.
PROS
- Good return policy
- Two-heat settings
- Safety features
- Hidden cord storage
CONS
- Not good for long-term use
- Melting hazard
Specification
Type of heater | Oil-filled |
Heating Capacity | 900 – 1500 watts |
Supplemental Heating Area | 164 square feet |
Dimensions | 15.16 x 6.38 x 26.06 inches |
Weight | 16.09 pounds |
This oil-filled radiator is best for medium to large rooms and is able to help maintain the room at a constant temperature. The heater has technology that helps prevent overheating and a safety tip-over switch built-in for safety. Made from flame-resistant material, this energy efficient heater might be just the one for you!
WHAT WE LIKE
This heater is safer than most and definitely safer than an open flame fire as the flame-resistant material is provided for all of the plastic parts.
The constant-temperature conduction oil technology helps the room temperature stay stagnant with the heat transfer effects and the high fluidity technology. This heater is portable with 4-swivel caster wheels and has multiple settings (three heating modes (Hi/Lo/Eco) and five temperature settings (65F-85F)) to ensure each user has their preference. With an LED display, digital thermostat, remote control for distant use, and a 10-hour timer, this heater is perfect for many situations.
WHAT WE DONT LIKE
The thermostat can be faulty and tell inaccurate temperatures or stop working completely after some use. The oil can leak which can cause a dangerous, very flammable situation.
PROS
- Flame-resistant
- Constant temperature
- Portable
- Many settings
- Remote control
CONS
- Oil leak
- Inaccurate thermostat
Specification
Type of heater | Convection (electric) |
Heating Capacity | 400 watts |
Supplemental Heating Area | 100 square feet |
Dimensions | 6.3 x 3.15 x 6.3 inches |
Weight | 1.45 pounds |
Working at your desk at night and/or in the winter can be a very cold operation – especially if you have to wear formal clothing which isn’t the warmest. Luckily, this quiet mini desk heater can save the day with its fire-safe technology and tiny, out-of-the-way design.
WHAT WE LIKE
This heater is quiet so it won’t bother you while you work and it’s designed with a safe ceramic element interior and cool-touch exterior so you don’t burn yourself moving it and it doesn’t catch on fire internally. It has a carry handle and is very safe for pets and kids with a tip-over technology that automatically shuts it off if it falls over.
WHAT WE DONT LIKE
This heater is bright orange and doesn’t come in more color which can make it look obnoxious or not blend in well with the other room decor. Furthermore, since it’s a convection heater, it requires an electric plug in which, around a desk with computers and other charging equipment, might not have an available plug or might cause damage to the electronics/chargers due to its high electricity (although the low wattage does indicate the heater won’t override the circuit).
PROS
- Mini-sized and lightweight
- Quiet
- Tip-over technology
- Flame-retardant
CONS
- One color only – bright orange
- Must be plugged in
FINAL VERDICT
The safety features, the dual-heating system, and the quiet feature are what make the Dr Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater the best energy efficient heater on the market.
To begin, the safety features are top-notch. For example, the 12 hour automatic shut-off timer ensures that, even if you fall asleep on the couch, the house won’t burn down.
Plus, with the dual-heating system which optimizes the heat transfer rate, the 1500 watts that this heater puts out feel stronger and hotter, while saving energy being only 1500 watts.
Lastly, this heater is the best energy efficient heater on this list due to its lack of noise pollution with a noise level of 39 dB.
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