Electric heater help for the cold months

Warm up a cold room with the right electric heater

Straight answers on tower, infrared, wall and oil-filled heaters. Start with the room you want to warm, the controls you want or the heater you're weighing up.

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    Sizing, Power and Care

    Best Small Space Heaters for Under a Desk

    The best small space heater for under desk use fits your legroom and your circuit. Compare compact picks by wattage, safety features and noise.

  • DR. INFRARED HEATER Portable Infrared Indoor
    Sizing, Power and Care

    Best Electric Space Heaters for a Covered Porch

    Find the best electric space heater for an outdoor porch. Compare infrared and ceramic picks by mounting, weather rating and heat levels for your space.

  • Lasko 751320 Ceramic Tower
    Sizing, Power and Care

    Best Electric Space Heaters for a Living Room

    The best electric space heater for a living room warms the seating area without taking up floor space. Compare 9 models by coverage, controls and safety.

  • Lasko 751320 Ceramic Tower
    Sizing, Power and Care

    Best Electric Space Heaters for a Large Garage

    The best electric space heater for a large garage is the Lasko 751320 for most workbenches. Compare nine picks by coverage, mounting and safety.

  • PELONIS 23” Oscillating Ceramic Tower Space Heater
    Sizing, Power and Care

    Best Ceramic Space Heaters for Large Rooms

    Find the best ceramic space heater for a large room. Compare tower heaters by coverage, heat-up speed, safety features, noise and daily running costs.

  • Sweetcrispy Oil Filled Radiator Heater for Indoor
    Wall, Panel and Oil-Filled Heaters

    Best Electric Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters

    Find the best electric oil filled radiator heater for quiet, steady warmth. Compare 9 models by coverage, safety features, timers and controls.

  • Tangkula 700W Portable Space Heater
    Sizing, Power and Care

    Best Oil-Filled Space Heaters for Small Rooms

    The best oil-filled space heater for a small room balances low wattage with steady radiant heat. Compare nine models for bedrooms, offices and tight spots.

  • Plug-In Watt Meter
    Sizing, Power and Care

    How Much Does a 1500 Watt Heater Cost Per Hour?

    A 1500 watt heater uses 1.5 kWh per hour at full power. Multiply by your electricity rate to estimate its cost, then adjust for real run time.

  • Lasko 751320 Ceramic Tower
    Tower and Fan Heaters

    Best 1500 Watt Space Heaters

    Compare 1500 watt space heaters by heating style, controls and placement. Find a tower, infrared, oil-filled or wall-mounted option for your room.