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Kingofalldems

(39,779 posts) Mon Jan 19, 2015, 07:04 PM Jan 2015

Help. I am looking for an electric space heater,

anyone have a suggestion? One with a fan that blows heat is out of the question.

Thanks in advance.

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Help. I am looking for an electric space heater, (Original Post) Kingofalldems Jan 2015 OP

Try an oil-filled radiant heater. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2015 #1

I have 3 oil filled radiators, they work well. Paper Roses Jan 2015 #2

OK, thanks everyone. Kingofalldems Jan 2015 #3

The Velveteen Ocelot

(126,689 posts)

1. Try an oil-filled radiant heater.

Reply to Kingofalldems (Original post)

Mon Jan 19, 2015, 07:13 PM

Jan 2015

Some examples here: http://www.homedepot.com/b/Heating-Venting-Cooling-Heaters-Space-Heaters-Electric-Heaters-Oil-filled-Radiant-Heaters/N-5yc1vZc8od

They are quite safe because there are no exposed heating elements. I've had one for years and it works very well.

Paper Roses

(7,555 posts)

2. I have 3 oil filled radiators, they work well.

Reply to Kingofalldems (Original post)

Mon Jan 19, 2015, 08:32 PM

Jan 2015

My house is old and not insulated. I need to supplement the furnace heat with occasional use of these heaters.
They are very expensive to use. Your electric bill will go up a lot. For short time use, they do a good job. For extended use, I'd get one of the wall mounted energy efficient units at Home Depot or the like.

Kingofalldems

(39,779 posts)

3. OK, thanks everyone.

Reply to Paper Roses (Reply #2)

Mon Jan 19, 2015, 09:46 PM

Jan 2015

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