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Old 11-23-2007, 05:46 PM
 
Location: Up in a cedar tree.
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Winter is here and it’s getting cold! I’m wondering what are the best space heaters or what kind do you use?
Do you prefer ceramic or radiator type heaters?
Just trying to be a little but more conservative(save) this year for the winter and not try to use much of my house heater system.
Thanks for any suggestions
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Old 11-23-2007, 05:56 PM
 
Location: Las Flores, Orange County, CA
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I don't know personally but check these out:

space heaters recommendations - Google Search
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Old 11-23-2007, 09:53 PM
 
Location: Denver
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Get an electric blanket for sleeping...much cheaper than running a space heater in the bedroom.
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Old 11-24-2007, 10:48 PM
 
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Thanks all.

After couple of tests @ my local Lowes. I found that this one : Quartz Tower Heater with LED Thermostat

Was very safe if it was to tilt over and actually shut off. Then it blew hot heat very, very well. Wife was very happy w/ this one over the Radiator Heater that we previously owned.

Cheers
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Old 11-25-2007, 08:42 AM
 
Location: Las Flores, Orange County, CA
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Thanks all.

After couple of tests @ my local Lowes. I found that this one : Quartz Tower Heater with LED Thermostat

Was very safe if it was to tilt over and actually shut off. Then it blew hot heat very, very well. Wife was very happy w/ this one over the Radiator Heater that we previously owned.

Cheers
I wonder what your electric bill will be like.

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Old 11-25-2007, 09:35 AM
 
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I wonder what your electric bill will be like.
Why do you wonder, you know something behind the technology of this type of space heater? Not efficient like those radiator type / oil filled heaters?
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Old 11-26-2007, 08:00 AM
 
Location: Castle Rock, CO
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Make sure its "ceramic" or a delonghi (oil filled radiator style) ... those are the best and safest varieties. I would stay away from a quartz type (dangerous). If you go ceramic, make sure it has a fan on it and that it goes back and forth. It should also have tip-over shut-off. Most do anymore. A ceramic style electric heater will not be hot to the touch ... very warm, yes ... but should not burn. Also look for a plastic body (not metal), as the metal conducts heat and the plastic doesn't.

It might be debatable whether these heaters will actually save you much money, unless you let the rest of the house stay in the mid 50's all the time. A couple year ago, we got slammed with insane natural gas prices (in CO) ... and people got a $250-$450 gas bill for Christmas!! Last year, with way more snow, but lower prices ... it was more like $100-150. Historically, the natural gas prices (in CO) have been low ... so we used to pay < $100 in the winter, which is hard to beat.

Also be aware the your electrical rate is based on 'peak demand', and then on usage ... so if you have these heaters going, then run other electricial appliances, like the clothes dryer and a vacuum cleaner ... then you'll set a high demand for your household for the month, then you'll pay the most. So these things can use a lot, but if you also keep your demand low (while using them), that will save you more $$.

I have been buying mine in the Jan-Feb timeframe, when they start to go on clearance at places like Target. Usually you can buy them for 50-75% off.

I like the taller ceramic tower models, which are temperature controlled and cycle back and forth (better dispersion) ... and also which have 2 speeds (the low works fine and saves $$).

We have used one of these in our camping trailer and it works great. These are about $45 (full price) at target right now. In the house, one works for a small-medium sized room and two are required for very large rooms.

Something like this:
Amazon.com: Delonghi TRD0715T Safe Heat Oil-Filled Radiator: Home & Garden

or this:
Amazon.com: SPT SH-1508 Tower Ceramic Heater with Ionizer: Home & Garden
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