MudJumpy1063 t1_j2ut5f2 wrote on January 4, 2023 at 2:22 AM

I upgraded to an oil filled portable radiant heater. I really love it. Same wattage as ceramic fan (1500W in this case) but it seems sturdier. Maybe also less likely to burn out if overloaded? In any case would recommend.

bluenoserabroad t1_j2uutjo wrote on January 4, 2023 at 2:34 AM

Also less likely to start a house fire, and safe to leave on overnight if needed, with the added bonus of not drying you out as badly.

5spd4wd t1_j2uykn4 wrote on January 4, 2023 at 3:02 AM

Does it have a lower wattage setting than 1500? If it does, have you tried that one, to see if it keeps you warm enough?

MudJumpy1063 t1_j2v1da5 wrote on January 4, 2023 at 3:22 AM

I have. 600 and 900 watt. This may not be helpful...but, I find it's a heater that's got a lot of "torque", if you get my meaning. There isn't that blast of hot air, but just a constant even temperature. As for warm enough, that depends on so many factors. I suppose the best compliment I can pay is that I sometimes turn it down, sometimes up, but I haven't paid much attention to the settings specifically.

5spd4wd t1_j2v1vby wrote on January 4, 2023 at 3:26 AM

I have 5 of the oil-filled radiator heaters, one for almost every room. I've never needed or even used the high wattage setting, in the 20 or so years I've been using them. I think my are a combination of 900 and 1500 watts per heater.

boxelder1230 t1_j2viwb4 wrote on January 4, 2023 at 5:54 AM

Mine shuts off if it gets knocked over too, least it’s supposed to. Throws a lot of heat.