Room heater buying guide: What to know before buying

By Aman Singh

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Infrared heaters are best for small-sized rooms

By Cali Crystal             May 19, 2020

Infrared or halogen heaters are made for small spaces as they heat small surroundings. They may not be the ideal choice for large-sized rooms. Cost-wise, these heaters are among the most affordable options available.

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Get a fan heater for a moderately big space

By Cali Crystal             May 19, 2020

If you are looking for a heater for medium-sized rooms, fan-based heaters can be an option. It is also safe if you have kids around in your house.

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Have a big room, buy an oil-filled heater

By Cali Crystal             May 19, 2020

You can’t do better than oil-filled heaters. It takes a lot of time to heat the room, but the room stays heated for a long time, even after the heater is turned off. The oil-filled heaters serve no harm to health and also consume the least energy.

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Check for wattage and heating capacity

By Cali Crystal             May 19, 2020

Check the wattage and heating capacity of the room heater to ensure optimum heating. If you have 100 square feet to heat, buy a 750-watt heater.

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Prefer a heater with temperature control

By Cali Crystal             May 19, 2020

Try to find a heater with a temperature control knob to increase or decrease the heating when needed.

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A heater with a built-in timer will help reduce the bill

By Cali Crystal             May 19, 2020

It is best to buy a heater with a timer built-in as you can set start and stop times, saving energy and thus reducing the electricity bill.

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Always look for the star rating

By Cali Crystal             May 19, 2020

Whether you are buying a heater or any other electric appliance, always look for the star rating to ensure the appliance, in this case, the heater, is energy efficient. And remember, more stars mean more efficiency.

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Always look for the star rating

By Cali Crystal             May 19, 2020

Whether you are buying a heater or any other electric appliance, always look for the star rating to ensure the appliance, in this case, the heater, is energy efficient. And remember, more stars mean more efficiency.

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And last one 

By Cali Crystal             May 19, 2020

If you plan to move the heater to different rooms, then consider buying a lightweight heater that can be easily lifted with a handle. There are also heaters that come with wheels.