. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good heater??

I live in a very cold apt. No heating in my living room& I need to purchase a medium size energy saving heater that is a decent price... Does anyone have a suggestion for a good heater??

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  • Sandra Allen Sandra Allen on Dec 05, 2017

    Yes. They are called radiant heaters and you can get them at any big box store. They circulate oil so they are very efficient and affordable. They are safe too as they turn off when/if tipped over.


    https://www.homedepot.com/p/1500-Watt-Electric-Oil-Filled-Radiant-Portable-Heater-Grey-HD904-A7Q/205210318

  • Dfm Dfm on Dec 05, 2017

    there are free standing electrical rads...I’ve used one in my breeze way for the past 2 winters. It is filled wth an oil product, not water. There are all sizes of portable heaters....but do search out the ones that will auto shut off if tipped over. some will tell you it’s good for such and such room size.

  • Lynne Webb Lynne Webb on Dec 05, 2017

    I like the sealed oil filled heaters. They get the oil hot (and if you aren't familiar the oil never has to be replaced.) cut off until the temp drops and reheat. No danger of a glowing element to set anything on fire, either. They look like little radiators that everybody used to use with steam heat.

  • DesertRose DesertRose on Dec 05, 2017

    When we had a similar situation, we used ceramic heaters. They are reasonable and safe as they will shut off if tipped over. They easily heat 200 sq feet or more. We had one in our living room, bedroom, and bathroom. They can be set on 750 units or 1500. Unless you have excellent new wiring, don't leave it on high on the 1500. We just used the 750 units on med. to low and it was plenty for us but we dress warmly in winter in the house too. Be sure to get one with both 750 units or 1500 or you will automatically have the higher end all the time. Also, have you considered a pellet stove? They come in all sizes and are very reasonable. Then there is gas heat if you have use of natural gas in your area. Electric imitation fireplaces also help take the cold out of the room if you do not need heat all day. They come in all sizes with built in fireplace mantels and decor if you like that. We have one and decorate the mantel for all seasons etc. We love our fireplace.

  • Molly Anmar Molly Anmar on Dec 05, 2017

    In addition to adding supplemental heating, you should also find the source of the cold and try to block it from coming in (and your precious heat from escaping).


    Window film is relatively inexpensive, easy to install and quite effective.

    You can order Duck brand from WalMart for about $1/window:

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Duck-Brand-Shrink-Film-Window-Kit-Indoor-10-Pack/17133826

    Scotch brand also makes a good quality window film. You should also consider using insulated drapes/curtains if you can. If price is an issue, hang a pretty quilt or blanket over the windows.


    Use outlet insulators (under $3/24 pieces) behind each switch or plug cover:

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Duck-Brand-Foam-Socket-Sealers-insulation-24pk/16879751


    Draft dodgers (under $10/2pc)at the bottom of your doors will also help to prevent drafts: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Twin-Door-Draft-Dodger-Guard-Stopper-For-Doors-Windows-Protector-Doorstop/453047997


    The good news is that these methods will also help to keep you cooler in the summer when the situations are reversed. ;-)