The 11 Best Space Heaters of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Space heaters are a cold weather hero when you need extra warmth in a pinch. Whether your home’s heat suddenly goes out or you live in a drafty apartment, a space heater will keep you and yours warm and comfortable. To help you choose the best and safest space heater for your home, we tested 43 popular models in our Des Moines lab and at home and assessed them on heating performance, design, safety, and value.
We also interviewed three space heater experts: Gary McCoy, store manager for Lowe’s; Jeffrey Edwards, regional chief engineer of home appliances and electronics at Intertek; and Randy Light, senior merchant at Home Depot. Read on to learn more about our top picks and how to choose the best space heater to keep your home warm this winter.
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It offers intuitive touchscreen buttons and a remote for control at a distance.
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The display shows minimal information and beeps loudly when switching between settings.
The Dreo Solaris Slim space heater stood out in our testing for its intuitive design and effective heating performance, earning the title of Best Overall. It includes five modes—H1, H2, H3, fan-only, and eco—and its programmable thermostat allows you to adjust between 45°F and 95°F in 1-degree increments. The device’s eco mode automatically turns the fan off once the ambient temperature is reached.
Equipped with a touchscreen for easy up-close control, the heater also comes with a remote that works from up to 26 feet away, which we found effective from all ranges. With an oscillation feature covering a 90-degree spread, the unit adequately heated our entire space, and its tall design produced a column of hot air that warmed our full seated body from a few feet away.
We found this space heater straightforward to use. It’s worth noting that while in operation, the only information displayed on the heater is that the fan is running—as you adjust each setting, the light display briefly indicates your new setting, though that alert disappears quickly. It also beeps when switching between settings, which may be annoying for some.
In terms of safety, the heater boasts many advanced features. It offers overheat protection as well as a smart tip-over protection that activates when tipped more than 45 degrees. The 12-hour timer and 24-hour automatic shut-off functions ensure the heater won’t stay on if you forget to turn it off. Plus, its lightweight design features a back cut-out that acts as a handle, making it easy to carry around the house. After three months of use, the heater is still operating as it did on day one. Overall, this pick checks all the boxes of a good space heater: It’s small, easy to operate, safe to use, and produces an impressive output.
Heat Settings: Five modes (H1, H2, H3, fan-only, and eco) and a programmable thermostat | Wattage: 900-1,500 watts | Heat Type: Forced air | Testing: ETL
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