The Best Portable Heater in 2024

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If you’re looking for a space heater that will work in any small to medium sized room in your house, this Lasko heater is worth considering. You don’t even have to get up to adjust this unit – just adjust the settings as needed on the remote control. 

Plus, unlike some other units, this heater oscillates, meaning it will spread heat more evenly within a room. If you forgot to turn off this space heater, it’s not an issue – it has overheat protection as well as the option to set up the heater so it turns off after a certain amount of time. 

Lastly, this heater comes with two quiet settings so that you can still be toasty without sacrificing your sleep or your ability to concentrate. You can even adjust this heater between two heating settings so that you don’t have to have it running full blast all the time. 

Overall, reviewers find that this heater heats up rooms quite quickly and is quiet. Plus, some customers found that this heater worked well even for larger rooms like living rooms. On the other hand, some customers found that this space heater was difficult to move around and disliked that it didn’t have an automatic shut-off feature for if the heater was tipped. 

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Overall, ceramic heaters are nice in that they heat up fairly quickly – plus they cool down much faster than other types of portable heaters meaning you won’t have to leave it out as long before moving it into storage. 

This Lasko heater will work for bathrooms as well as other indoor areas so long as they’re about 150 square feet or under. No more having to face a cold and frigid bathroom in the middle of winter after a shower! However, it’s important to note that not all portable heaters are safe for bathroom use, so make sure that if you plan to use a heater in the bathroom that it’s been approved for doing so. 

This is also a good option if you’re looking for a heater that won’t take up too much space – with dimensions of 6″ L x 6″ W x 7.65″ H, it’ll fit just about anywhere. 

Not good with technology or buying a portable heater for someone who isn’t? Nothing to worry about with this unit – it features a simple heat button that’ll provide one hour of high heat when pressed. It also has two other settings for continuous heating – no need to worry about overheating though, it has built in overheating protection for when the unit gets too hot. Plus, its cool touch housing means you won’t have to worry about children or pets getting burnt by coming into contact with this heater. 

Overall, customers found that this ceramic heater was relatively quiet and worked quickly to heat up small spaces. On the other hand, some found that although this unit is small, it’s somewhat cumbersome to move since it doesn’t have any handles. 

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As we mentioned above, ceramic heaters are a great choice for heating rooms quickly. Plus, this unit oscillates, so that heat is more evenly distributed. 

Don’t feel like getting out of bed to adjust the settings? Not to worry – this unit comes equipped with remote control so you can stay comfy under the covers. If you’re worried about leaving on your heater overnight, you can rest easy knowing that you can set this unit to turn off after 1 – 12 hours. 

Kids and pets also aren’t a worry with this portable heater – cool touch housing to prevent burns as well as tip over protection to prevent fires. 

Overall, reviewers find that this space heater heats rooms quickly and evenly. However, some purchasers also found that there wasn’t much difference between the heat settings. 

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For people living in apartments, space isn’t a huge commodity. If you’re lacking floor space, a viable option is mounting a space heater on the wall. Plus, with its sleek design, it won’t be an eyesore in your living space.  

Much like a smart thermostat, this Delonghi heater can automatically adjust its heat and power settings so that you stay comfortable while using the least amount of power necessary. 

Additionally, it features a dual fan system for quick heating of rooms of up to 300 square feet. 

This unit is also convenient for those who may be away from their homes for extended periods of time in the winter – it has an antifreeze setting that automatically warms up the heater so that you don’t have to deal with frozen pipes down the line. 

Overall, customers found that this unit was easy to use, heated up rooms quickly and wasn’t too noisy. On the other hand, one small complaint with this unit was that the buttons were not backlit, so it was difficult to use in low light settings. 

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We all know how chilly it can get after you put out a campfire for the night. Plus, not all RVs have a built-in furnace. Even if yours does, it can be quite inefficient and noisy to run it all night. That’s where this propane outdoor heater comes in – it can be attached to a 1 lb propane tank or a 20 lb one with an adapter. 

This unit is suitable for spaces up to 225 square feet – perfect for any tent or RV set up. Plus, the handle on top of this heater makes it convenient to carry from place to place. 

In terms of safety, you won’t have to worry – this portable heater has an auto shut-off feature when it’s tipped over as well as when its pilot light goes out. Additionally, if there’s low oxygen levels in your tent or RV, it’ll also automatically shut off. For safety purposes, always ensure your tent or RV is well ventilated. 

Overall, many reviewers found that this unit was helpful in heating cabins, tents or RVs in cold weather. Plus, several reviewers found that the pilot light lit up easily. On the other hand, there were a few reports of this heater going through a 1 pound tank in 4-5 hours – if you’re low on storage space, having to pack multiple tanks of propane isn’t practical. 

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While space heaters aren’t rated by ENERGY STAR, that doesn’t mean that they’re all the same in terms of energy efficiency.  

For example, this heater features a programmable thermostat – rather than spending money to set up zoning for your house’s smart thermostat, you can set this heater to turn on in whatever room its placed at whatever time of day you would like. It also has 1, 2, 4, and 8 hour auto off settings if that suits your needs better. 

Unlike other heaters which may only have one heat setting, this tower heater has both a low (900W) setting and a high (1500W) setting to help you better reduce energy when your room requires less heating. 

As with many other portable heaters, this unit features anti-tipping protection. Plus, it has an overheating sensor as well as a back-up cut off fuse for preventing fires. 

This unit also features a filter to prevent dust and other particles from entering your heater and reducing its ability to function. 

Overall, consumers are impressed by how fast this unit heats room and how quietly it operates. Plus, several customers have noted how well the anti-tipping feature works on this unit – as soon as the unit tilts even a little, it shuts off.  

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Not having a lot of space doesn’t mean that you can’t have a heater. In fact, this NOMA ceramic oscillating heater only measures up to be 28.5 cm tall and 28.5 cm long. Plus, it’s quite budget friendly, coming in at just under $60 (at the time of writing this post). Unable to lift heavy objects? Not to worry – this heater only weighs 3.4 lbs when fully assembled. 

As with most other heaters, it comes with over heating protection as well as tip-over protection, so you can rest easy having this unit running for long periods of time or having it run when you have kids or pets around. 

Lastly, uneven heat distribution won’t be a problem for this budget heater – it oscillates, meaning any heat it produces won’t be concentrated in any one area. 

Overall, consumers found that this small heating unit was quiet and great for heating up small rooms in less than 15 minutes. However, reviewers also noted that this is not the heater to use for medium sized spaces since the heating reach of this unit is quite small. 

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Outdoor heaters can be a great way to keep warm on cooler nights outside. In particular, this Hampton Bay patio heater will heat an area of about 200 square feet. Do note, however, that this unit runs on propane, so you’ll need to purchase fuel separately. 

For people who aren’t so good with technology, there’s no need to worry – just turn the control valve left or right until you reach your desired heat level. 

Something to note, however, is that you should be mindful of using this in any enclosed space or covered patio in order to reduce the risk of fires. In terms of safety, this unit features a weighted base for stability as well as tip-over protection. 

Lastly, no need to worry about how you’ll move this stainless steel unit – it has wheels so you can easily store it in a garage or shed and roll it on out whenever you need to use it. 

Overall, customers found that this unit produced enough heat to make even winter nights more comfortable. However, on the flip side, some reviewers noted that this heater comes in difficult to remove packaging and can be somewhat of a hassle to assemble. 

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If you find that your living room or other large living spaces are colder than what you’d like it to be, this wall mounted portable heater may be something to look into, especially if you don’t want to crank up the thermostat. It can be used for heating rooms up to 500 square feet as supplemental heat, or rooms up to 200 square feet as the primary heat source. Infrared heaters will heat nearby objects as well as air so that once you switch off the heater, the heat will not dissipate as quickly. 

If you don’t want to have this unit in your room all year long, no worries – you can unmount it and put it away into storage during the summer months. 

One feature that sets this unit apart from other units is that it’s Wi-Fi enabled – no more having to keep track of remotes. Instead, you can easily control this wall heater from your phone at any time, from anywhere.  

In terms of safety, this heater is ETL Safety Certified, meaning that it’s been tested to meet North American Safety Standards. Plus, it’s safe to touch and will automatically turn off if tipped over. If you’re worried about your child messing with the settings, you can also enable a child safety lock. 

Overall, customers find that this unit is quite easy to control because of it’s Wi-Fi connectivity. Additionally, most reviewers also found this unit easy to set up. However, some buyers found that the cord for this unit was too short.  

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If you’re looking for a small portable space heater to be used in your child’s room, this one from METKIIO is worth considering. It’s relatively light weight (about 721 grams) and small (19.56 x 11.18 x 12.7 cm) meaning that it’s less likely to injure anyone if tipped over compared to other large and heavier heaters. Plus, it also automatically shuts off if tipped over or when overheating, meaning less risk of fires.  

Compared to other heaters, it has a lower wattage – 900 watts on the high setting and 400 watts on the low setting. So, for large spaces, this heater probably isn’t the best option. 

Finally, if you’re someone who can’t sleep with any lights in your room, you’ll find that this heater is a great fit. It features no lights at all – though if you need to adjust it in the night, you may have to turn on another light to be able to do so.  

Overall, customers find that the anti-tipping mechanism of this unit is very sensitive, meaning it’s safe for use around pets and children. Plus, many reviewers were pleasantly surprised by the heat output of this unit despite its size. On the other hand, some reviewers found that the plastic vents on the front of this heater weren’t super durable.