Choosing the right portable heater for your home will depend on a number of factors such as the size of the area that requires heating the versatility you require and the storage space you have available amongst other things.
Is oil filled or ceramic space heater better.
Oil filled space heaters are heavier than the ceramic space heaters.
Although it is not quite as instant as a radiant heater a room heated by ceramic space heaters will generally lose heat quicker or become cooler than an oil filled heater.
You should consider a portable model that doesn t get quite hot.
In all cases look for oil filled radiators or ceramic space heaters that are ul certified and come with safety features like anti tip protection and automatic shut off.
Portability helps to use the same heater in multiple locations.
Unlike the metal surface of an oil filled space heater with high temperatures ceramic heaters have better designs.
True to its name oil filled space heaters are filled with oil which will then be heated using an electrical current passing through the heating element.
Measure your room so you know what square footage you need to heat to help you choose the right size heater.
This is because oil filled space heaters operate very differently as compared to ceramic based space heaters to produce heat.
Ceramic space heater cons heat stops when the unit is turned off.
In general a 1500 watt heater will warm a small room between 150 and 250 square feet with ease.
In the colder months you may require a little extra help to heat your home and its hard to know whether to choose an oil filled heater vs electric heater.