What Are the Best and Safest Brands of Space and Mini Heaters?

A portable space heater can help you offset a drafty room's chill or give your heating system a small boost. You have many types and styles of portable space and mini heaters to choose from. Getting one that's high quality and powerful yet safe can be daunting. Let's help you narrow down your choices by telling you the highest-rated space and mini heaters on the market.

Vornado VH200

Vornado manufactures high-quality space heaters, and the VH200 bears testament to that. It warms an entire room fast and comfortably. What's more, it heats rooms more evenly than many other models. It operates quietly, emitting only a soft whir as it runs.

It features a tip-over switch and overheating protection. The plastic exterior remains relatively cool as it heats your room.

The VH200 isn't ugly, but it isn't the most attractive space heater either. Whatever it lacks in looks it makes up for in power and performance.

Dyson Hot+Cool Jet Focus AM09 Fan Heater

The sleek Dyson heater lets you warm the whole room or use it as a personal heater if you choose between dispersed and focused airflow. You can use the unit as a cooling fan in the summer.

Its surface remains cool even after running continuously for an hour, thanks to some thoughtful engineering. It automatically shuts off when tipped over.

You'll have to use the remote control to access some features. The disadvantage with this remote is that you have to aim it at the machine's base, where the power button is located.

Lasko FH500 Tower Fan and Heater

This Lasko heater sends a vertical column of heated air evenly throughout your room. It comes with several thoughtful features, such as an easily navigable control panel and an auto eco feature for improved efficiency.

It features an overheat protection and tip-over safety switch. You can use the Lasko as a fan for cooling. However, you may find it difficult to clean the fan blades due to the tower design.

Whatever the heater brand you choose to purchase when choosing between space and mini heaters, make sure you read the manual to learn the necessary safety measures you need to take. For more information on space and mini heaters, contact Air Assurance. We offer superior heating and cooling products to homeowners in the Broken Arrow area.

Housewarming Gifts that Actually Warm

When you’re searching for the right housewarming gifts for someone who just bought a home, give some thought to their comfort. They might enjoy and find something that complements the heating system useful like:

Blankets

Having enough warm blankets lets the new homeowners turn the heat down at night. Not only will they save energy by keeping the house cooler, but they may also sleep better as well. Scientific studies have found that sleeping in cooler rooms enhances the quality of sleep. Lower nighttime temperatures also drop heating costs. Select blankets, quilts, or comforters that are easy to wash and dry.

Fireplace kits

If the home your friends or family members are buying has a fireplace, a fireplace kit will give them the tools they need to enjoy the fire and manage it too.Besides fireplace tools, you can give them a fireplace liner or a fireplace grate, both of which make the fireplace more energy efficient. They’re designed to act as heat exchangers and instead of sending most of the heat up the chimney, they let much of it radiate into the room.

A space heater

If the new homeowner finds that the bathroom is cold compared to the rest of the house, a space heater could be one of the best housewarming gifts. It doesn’t make sense to heat the whole house for such a small room. As long as the heater has an anti-tip mechanism, is grounded and UL certified, it should be safe to use in the bathroom.

A programmable thermostat

If the home didn’t come equipped, why not make it a gift? It will help the new owners save money on heating and cooling bills and save them time. It’s too easy to forget to turn down the thermostat when racing for the door in the morning or going to bed at night. With a programmable unit, they’ll have convenience and practicality in one simple gift.

If you’d like more ideas related to housewarming gifts, give Air Assurance a call. We provide HVAC services for Broken Arrow homeowners.

Our goal is to help educate our customers in the Tulsa and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma area about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about other HVAC topics, call us at 918-217-8273.