• An electric space heater for home use.
• Generally of a lower wattage, using less electricity and being more energy efficient.
• Heats objects and people directly, rather than the surrounding air.
• A good choice for drafty rooms, and one of the quietest options.
• Won't dry out air in a room, avoiding itchy, dry skin.
• Not great for quickly raising the temperature in a room, but newer versions have become better and can be a good choice for larger rooms and basements.
• Take care: Unit can get hot enough to burn anything it comes in contact with.
• A more expensive variety of space heater, ranging from approx. $70 to $200+.

• An electric space heater for home use.
• Good for circulating warm air around a room and great for a lot of heat, quickly, but better for small, enclosed areas/rooms.
• A variety of sizes, even smaller sizes, are available.
• Some models can burn to the touch, but models with exterior cases are also available, and these stay cool to the touch.
• Positioning of the heater is important, as items in a room can block the heat.
• These tend to be noisy and can add to electric bills because of their need to remain on for the entirety of its use.
• A lower cost space heater, ranging from approx. $30 to $100.

• An electric space heater for home use.
• Available with or without fans, those with fans tending to be quieter.
• Warms surrounding air, and warms a room rapidly, becoming a popular choice.
• Best in rooms without drafts, and not well-suited for open-concept homes.
• Portable, lightweight, and easy to move around, with compact versions great for not taking up much floor space.
• Also popular due to its ability to never get too hot to burn anything to the touch.
• Has a tendency to dry out the air in a room.
• Can add to electric bill because they need to remain on for the entirety of its usage, but considered to be a longer lasting, more durable type of space heater.
• A more affordable heater, costing approx. $25 to $100+.

• An electric space heater for home use.
• Radiates heat from its surface, producing a slow, steady heat that lasts longer.
• Continues to radiate heat even after being turned off, and can be left running in a (child-free, pet-free) room.
• Makes virtually no noise, and are among the most energy efficient of space heater types.
• A good choice for medium to larger rooms.
• Be aware: Oil does not need to be replaced, but these heaters can be a possible fire hazard due to the flammability of the oil.
• Can be bulky and weighty.
• Not a great choice for homes with young children and/or pets, as the surface gets too hot to the touch.
• Cost can vary from around $60 for a smaller variety, up to $1000 and more for larger!

• An electric space heater, and actually a type of infrared heater.
• Uses less energy than ceramic heaters.
• Warms spaces in straight lines and will only warm objects/people within its sight line.
• Cost ranges from approx. $75 to around $140.

• Read and understand ALL instructions and warning labels BEFORE using.
• Use for supplemental heating only. Do not use to dry clothes, cook food, etc.
• Be sure your smoke detectors are in good working order before using any space heaters.
• Inspect the unit's cord periodically for any fraying, wear, or other damage. Do not use if any of these conditions are present. Be sure the plug is intact.
• Turn heater off when leaving a room and/or sleeping (except for a radiant/oil-filled heater in a child-free, pet-free environment).
• Never put a space heater in a child's room, and never allow children or pets too close to the space heater. ALWAYS supervise them when the unit is on.
• Keep heater out of the way, to prevent tripping or fire hazards.
• Do not use an extension cord, surge protector/power strip, plug timer, or GFCI outlet, when plugging your space heater in. Plug directly into a wall outlet to avoid overheated extension cords, overloaded circuits, other electrical damage, and/or a fire.
• Keep AT LEAST a 3-foot safety area around your heater, away from any flammable materials such as paper, clothing, rugs, bedding, curtains, furniture, paint, gas cans, matches, etc.
• Place heater on a flat, preferably carpet-free floor/area. If there ARE any rugs, do not run the power cord under them.
• Look for safety features, when buying a space heater, such as: temperature control, tip-over switch, overheat sensor, touch sensor, built-in timer, automatic shut-off sensor, and exterior (cool-to-the-touch) cases.
• Look for a safety certification label from an independent testing organization such as the UL mark, the ETL label from Intertek, NRTL mark from the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, or CSA International certification.
• Most space heaters don't come with a GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) plug to prevent electric shock, so avoid using a space heater in any wet locations such as in a bathroom or kitchen.
• Be mindful of what your home's maximum wattage is when purchasing/using a space heater, as a standard 110-volt electric outlet can provide a maximum of 1500 watts of power.
• Believe it or not, some homeowner insurance policies won't cover damages from a fire caused by a space heater! To be safe, give your insurance agent a call, before purchasing a heater, to verify.