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The Best Space Heaters to Warm You Up This Winter
Space heaters are a quick fix for warming up if you're feeling chilly indoors. When used safely (plugged into an outlet — not an extension cord — and kept at least 3 feet away from drapes, bedding, and furniture), a space heater lets you keep a small area toasty without having to make the rest of the house feel like a sauna. READ: 14 Fireplace Upgrades Use our mini-guide to find out which type is right for your chilliest room.
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DeLonghi oil-filled radiator, about $91 How It WorksShaped like the traditional fixed kind, these heaters are filled with oil warmed by electricity. Why To BuyOil retains heat well, so the devices give off warmth for a while even after they're turned off. Best ForLiving rooms and bedrooms READ: All About Pellet Stoves: High Efficiency Heatersread moreThis Old HouseShare
Honeywell Cool Touch Energy Smart fan-forced heater, about $80 How It WorksA built-in ventilator blows air over heated metal coils. Why To BuyThe air current can be adjusted to focus on only part of a room — like where you sit. Best ForWorkshops and offices READ: 12 Easy DIY Fall Fix-Upsread moreThis Old HouseShare
DeLonghi ceramic heater, about $60 How It WorksElectricity heats up metal embedded in ceramic plates; the heat radiates to surrounding areas. Why To BuyAvailable in many shapes, they stay cool to the touch while providing quick, focused heating. Best ForSmall offices and sunroomsread moreThis Old HouseShare- Published4 Images
The Best Space Heaters to Warm You Up This Winter
Space heaters are a quick fix for warming up if you're feeling chilly indoors. When used safely (plugged into an outlet — not an extension cord — and kept at least 3 feet away from drapes, bedding, and furniture), a space heater lets you keep a small area toasty without having to make the rest of the house feel like a sauna. READ: 14 Fireplace Upgrades Use our mini-guide to find out which type is right for your chilliest room.
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