Best Space Heaters

Dr. Infrared Heater can heat up a large room up to 1000 square feet safely. And with its built-in humidifier, your room will stay comfortable during those dry winter months. 

This infrared space heater is housed inside a stylish wooden case that stays cool to the touch, so it’s safe for homes with kids and pets. And with a heating range from 50° to 85° F, you can keep your home comfortable into spring. 

The Dr. Infrared Heater comes with a range of safety features to minimize fire risk. 

Common risks with space heaters include overheating and falling over. The Dr. Infrared Heater has protection for both. Its 72-inch cord allows you to move it far away from flammable items like curtains or bedsheets to reduce fire hazards too. 

The wood casing around the heater also makes it cool to the touch, so it’s safer for curious kids and pets in your home. Plus, it sports a UL listing, earning our trust for its safety features. 

The Dr. Infrared Heater is safe, but that doesn’t mean it’s weak. 

It can heat up to 1,000 square feet evenly up to 85° F. The dual heating system distributes the heat and has an energy-saving mode to avoid burning through your wallet. 

You can control all the Dr. Infrared Heater’s settings through a remote control. So you can set the timer, bring up the heat, or switch to fan mode without getting out of your toasty blanket cocoon. 

The biggest downside to the Dr. Infrared Heater is the price. It costs over $100, but for an appliance that’s part space heater, part humidifier, and part fan, it’s easily the best deal around.

This De’Longhi radiant heater has tip-over shut off and overheat protection, the two biggest safety features we looked for. 

But on top of that, it has a cord rack to keep the power source in good shape. Frayed cords and poor wiring are a big cause of space heater fires, so it’s nice to know you can keep it safe while in storage. 

You won’t get extras like a remote control or fan mode with the De’Longhi electric space heater, but you do get adjustable heat settings and a timer to keep you cozy during the winter. 

And while this heater uses diathermic oil, you won’t have to worry about refilling it. The oil heats when you turn the unit on and expands, flooding each of the fins. All that oil creates an even heating experience much like traditional water-filled radiators. And even heating equals less energy wasted. 

The Aikoper 1500W Space Heater will shut off if it falls over or overheats—two common causes of space heater fires. And with its three heat settings, you won’t have to worry about energy usage. The settings range between 600 and 1,500 watts of energy use, and there’s a fan for spring and summer. 

One safety setting this electric heater lacks is a timer. If you fall asleep or leave the house without turning it off, the Aikoper will keep running—which can increase the risk of fire. 

Unfortunately, this portable heater misses some of the fancier features like oscillation or a remote control. 

But, at under three pounds and nine inches tall, the Aikoper 1500W Space Heater is super compact and easy to take with you. If you work from home, you can move it easily from your home office to the living room during your breaks or set it up on the coffee table while you check emails. 

The Dreo 1500W Ceramic Heater’s adjustable thermostat has the widest temperature range in our lineup. It can drop as low as 41° F and rise to as high as 95° F—making it the best space heater to use all year. 

It also has a smart smart eco-mode to reduce its power intake, which avoids straining your power bill. 

But while the Lasko 6405 doesn’t have a tip-over shut off feature, it does have overheat protection. The adjustable thermostat on this ceramic space heater can reach temperatures over 85° F, making it effective but potentially dangerous if left unsupervised.

The good news is that it has an easy timer feature that leaves your heat on from one to four hours. So if you use the timer, it will shut off automatically whether you’re in the room or not. 

The Lasko 6405 lacks remote control or fan mode to save energy, but it can still make a room comfortable year round. 

It hits a wide range of temperatures from as low as 40° F (helloooo summer) to over 85° F. It also has an oscillation mode to spread heat more evenly throughout the room. 

We like how simple the controls are too. Each mode, timer, and feature is labeled simply on the top of the heater to eliminate any guesswork about the buttons. 

Your portable space heater can be a faithful winter companion if you choose one with the right features for your home. The best space heaters around range from the compact-yet-powerful Dr. Infrared Heater that can warm your entire house to the energy-efficient De’Longhi Oil-Filled Radiator Space Heater. 

The most important thing to remember about space heaters is safety. It’s easy to get lax when you’re enjoying a toasty night in. But always remember these safety habits: 

• Turn off the space heater before you leave the room. 
• Keep the space heater three feet away from flammable materials like blankets or curtains.
• Plug the space heater directly into the wall.

Our dedicated guide to space heater safety can give you more information on the dos and don’ts of staying warm all winter. 

While they’re convenient, space heaters are notorious fire hazards. So while comfort and convenience features are important, we put safety first. The best space heater will shut off when it overheats or falls over to prevent fires.

Other perks we looked for included multiple heat settings, remote controlling, and oscillation. We also found space heaters with energy-saving features like eco-modes and fans to keep the heat coming without wasting energy.

Learn more about how we approach our reviews from our methodology. 

• Space Heater Safety Guide
• Home Fire Safety Guide
• Common Appliance Safety Hazards and How to Prevent Them
• Energy Saving Tips to Make Your Home Energy Efficient Year-Round
• How Can I Save Energy with Home Automation?