Top-7 Heaters For Large Rooms: How To Choose The Best One

If the temperature in your house or room is not comfortable for you, you can invest in a heater. There is a delusion that there are good heaters only for small rooms. But even if your room is 600 and more square feet you can still heat it and feel comfortable. In this article, we selected the best heaters for large rooms to disclose all their advantages and disadvantages.

While some heaters for large rooms run on propane and rise Carbon Monoxide levels (that is dangerous), there are also much safer models that use other sources of energy like electricity. We selected the safest and most powerful models, so you can be calm when they are turned on. In our list, you can even find the heater that has a Wi-Fi connection to regulate temperature. What can be safer?

Comparison table: 7 best heaters for large rooms

Note: we consider large rooms as those that are 600 sq. ft. and more.

	
Model
Characteristics


	
Homegear Compact 1500w
Room Space / Cabinet Heater
The most powerful model
Power source: Electric

Heating Method: Radiant and infrared, Micathermic, Fan, and forced air

Watt of power: 1500

Item Dimensions LxWxH: 17 x 12 x 13 inches

Recommended room size: up to 1800 sq. ft.

Benefits
- Has two heat modes and a fan mode for summer;
- Has the ETL CertificateETL certificate means that product has been tested and meets safety standards..

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Comfort Zone CZ442 Heater
The best auto turn off feature
Power source: ACAC (alternating current power) — standard electricity format that comes from out of outlets.

Heating Method: Forced Air

Watt of power: 1500

Item Dimensions LxWxH: 6.6 x 5.7 x 10.1 inches

Recommended room size: 800 sq. ft.

Benefits
- Has rollover protection;
- Has a built-in high-temperature sensor.

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Dr Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater
The easiest to adjust the temperature
Power source: Electric

Heating Method: Radiant

Watt of power: 1500

Item Dimensions LxWxH: 13 x 12.5 x 17 inches

Recommended room size: up to 1000 sq. ft.

Benefits
- Thermostat range is from 50 to 85 °F degrees;
- Has a scheduled timer.

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Mudshi Portable Electric Space Heater
The most compact model
Power source: Electric

Heating Method: Fan

Watt of power: 1500 and 750

Item Dimensions LxWxH: 5.9 x 5.9 x 10.2 inches

Recommended room size: not stated

Benefits
- The small size allows placing the heater on a desk;
- There are 6 heating modes.

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Amazon Basics Portable 
Eco-Smart Space Heater
The most mobile model
Power source: Wood

Heating Method: Radiant

Watt of power: 750 and 1500

Item Dimensions LxWxH:15.71 x 12.68 x 15.04 inches

Recommended room size: up to 1000 sq. ft.

Benefits
- Has casters;
- Has an eco mode.

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Comfort Glow BDISC6 Original Brown Box Ceramic Disc Heater
The most durable model
Power source: Electric

Heating Method: Ceramic, Fan, and forced air

Watt of power: 1560 (5200 BTUs)

Item Dimensions LxWxH: 5.13 x 5.75 x 6.75 inches

Recommended room size: 600 sq. ft. 

Benefits
- Uses Kosta Pelonis ceramic disc technology that can last up to 30 years;
- Has 4 ceramic disc heating elements.

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Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI Infrared Heater
The smartest model
Power source: Electric

Heating Method: Radiant

Watt of power: 1500

Item Dimensions LxWxH: 22.13 x 15.59 x 7.17 inches 

Recommended room size: not stated

Benefits
- Has Wi-Fi connection;
- It is a wall-mounted model.

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How did we choose?

• The first thing we did was find 70 heater models with the best ratings.
• The next step was to select 10 models for a detailed review. We excluded outdated or models with a small number of reviews. 
• We analyzed around 120 customer reviews to highlight the most important criteria.

Thanks to this method we know which functions are the best at each model and which can be improved. You can see the results of our work below. 

What to consider when choosing a heater

1. First of all, you should understand what type of heating method you prefer to use. Ceramic, radiant and infrared are considered to be the safest because they heat up without an open flame. Fan or forced air methods also do not use an open flame but they heat the air rather than objects in the room. That is why using them for a long period of time can cause a headache. 

There is also another method which we think is the most dangerous. It is propane heaters. They produce a lot of Carbon Monoxide that is why windows in your room should be opened almost all the time or you can suffocate. It is not so efficient, so we did not include propane heaters in our article. 

2. As our research showed the most important thing is how powerful the heater is. To warm a large room you will need at least a 1500W heater.

All our selected models are powerful and have a lot of positive reviews about their abilities to warm rooms. The Homegear Compact 1500w Room Space / Cabinet Heater (review) stands out the most. This is not surprising as using 1500W this model heats the area up to 1800 sq. ft. Almost the same power has the Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI Infrared Heater (review) but it cannot heat such a big room.

3. The next significant feature is the automatic turn off which switches off the heater in specific situations. You will need it not only to maintain the adjusted temperature but also for your safety. Imagine that someone hooks on a heater and it overturns; there are interruptions in the power supply or the heater overheats. All these situations are dangerous as after a while they can cause a fire if the situation is not rectified. That is why automatic shut-off is something that you need to sleep calmly at night.

The Comfort Zone CZ442 Heater (review) is the best from this point of view as the automatic turn-off will work even if you accidentally knock the item. On the other hand, it can also be annoying that’s why we also recommend paying attention to the Dr Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater (review). This model is not so sensitive.

4. The third point is slightly correlated with the second one. It is very convenient when you can adjust the temperature. Thanks to it you can choose the desired temperature and thus adjust the power of the supplied heat or the time periods when the heater will work.

The Dr Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater (review) has the easiest settings to adjust the temperature. For example, you can tune the desired temperature and the heater will maintain it during the whole night. The Amazon Basics Portable Eco-Smart Space Heater (review) is also among the easiest to control. It has just 3 buttons one of which is to adjust the temperature.

Additional factors to pay attention to

• Fan — to inflate the heat.
• Quietness — loud hum affects a person’s mental state.
• Work without smell — we mean both the industrial and burning smell.
• Reliable wires — in order not to be afraid that they will melt.
• Casters — to easily relocate the heater.
• Remote control — to adjust settings from distance.
• Wi-Fi connection — a modern feature that facilitates the control process.
• Small size — compact heaters are more aesthetic.
• Durability — in some regions people use heaters every day so they expect that they will work well for a long period of time.

A detailed review of each model

Homegear Compact 1500w Room Space / Cabinet Heater — The most powerful model

✅ Pros: 

• Can heat up to 1800 sq. ft. rooms
• As quiet as the Comfort Zone CZ442 Heater (review)
• Adjustable temperature
• Auto turn off
• Has a remote control

⛔️ Cons:

• Needs up to 2 minutes to finally stop

The Homegear Compact 1500w Room Space / Cabinet Heater is the best variant for those who need to warm extremely large areas. This heater is capable of warming the area up to 1800 sq. ft. It is the only heater on our list that combines a few heating methods. As the Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI Infrared Heater (review) it uses radiant but in addition, it uses infrared and micathermic technologies. This model also has a fan. Unlike the Mudshi Portable Electric Space Heater (review) it does not use it just to heat the air but to blow warm air throughout the room. That is why using as all other heaters 1500 watts the Homegear Compact 1500w Room Space / Cabinet Heater can heat much larger areas.

Speaking about the increase of the electricity bill, some users complain that the bill came up by $60 but it is very relatively. You need to understand that it depends not only on the cost of the electricity in your state but also on how much time you use the heater during the day. To save money you can adjust the desired temperature. The heater will maintain it automatically turning on and off. This process is quiet and you will not even notice it.

Comfort Zone CZ442 Heater — The best auto turn off feature

✅ Pros: 

• Has an auto shut-off, if tipped over
• Has a built-in high-temperature sensor
• Has 2 heat settings and a fan mode like in the Homegear Compact 1500w Room Space / Cabinet Heater (review)
• Equipped with a built-in, stay cool carry handle

⛔️ Cons:

• Does not have a remote control

If you have dogs or small children, this model is ideal for you. With the Comfort Zone CZ442 Heater you can be sure that no one will roll it over. If the flipped-over heater is close to objects that can catch fire for a long time, it can be dangerous. The automatic shut-off will help you prevent the fire. Another feature is a built-in high-temperature sensor that will turn the heater off when it reaches an unsafe temperature. This is the protection from overheating. This unit has a built-in, stay cool carry handle with the help of each you can easily relocate the heater. But if you need to do it often, we recommend paying attention to the Amazon Basics Portable Eco-Smart Space Heater (review) that has casters. It is easier to roll the heater than to carry it.

This model is quite durable and can last about 4 years. But if you want to invest in the heater once for the whole life, the Comfort Glow BDISC6 Original Brown Box Ceramic Disc Heater (review) is ideal for you as it can work for 30+ years. One more advantage of the Comfort Zone CZ442 Heater is that it is small but powerful. With the same power as the Homegear Compact 1500w Room Space / Cabinet Heater (review) has, this one is almost half the size. That is why you can put it wherever you want in an 800 sq. ft. room.

Dr Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater — The easiest to adjust the temperature

✅ Pros: 

• Has a remote control
• Programmable timer (up to 12 hours)
• Has overheat and tip-over protection as the Comfort Zone CZ442 Heater (review)
• Certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) USA and Canada (independent testing laboratories)
• 3-year warranty

⛔️ Cons:

• Loud fan

The Dr Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater is the most convenient for setting the temperature. It has a display on which you can choose the desired temperature and mode (eco, low or high). Moreover, you can do all these with remote control. Also, you can program the timer and choose how long you want the unit to work (up to 12 hours). With these features, you do not need to control the heater every time you use it. You just need to set the necessary settings and you can go about your business. 

As the Comfort Zone CZ442 Heater (review) this model has overheat and tip-over protection and something else: it is safe to the touch as it does not have exposed heating elements. This heater is easy to clean because it has a removable electrostatic filter. Do not forget to unplug the heater before releasing the filter. Also, remember that it is designed to plug directly into a grounded 120V 15 Amp or higher circuit receptacle. It cannot be used with an extension cord.

MUDSHI Portable Electric Space Heater — The most compact model

✅ Pros: 

• Ideal size for use in a trailer
• 750W and 1500W heat settings to control the temperature as in the Amazon Basics Portable Eco-Smart Space Heater (review)
• 6 heating modes
• Over-current protection
• Has a handle at the back like in the Comfort Zone CZ442 Heater (review)

⛔️ Cons:

• Cannot be set to a certain temperature but you can choose power and mode 

Being one of the smallest, the Mudshi Portable Electric Space Heater is designed to heat effectively both a large room and a trailer. The Comfort Glow BDISC6 Original Brown Box Ceramic Disc Heater has almost the same size but can heat a room not larger than the 600 sq. ft. As the Amazon Basics Portable Eco-Smart Space Heater (review) this model has 750W and 1500W heat settings to control the temperature. But this is the only model that has 6 modes: for 750W low, high, and only fan mode and the same for 1500W.

This heater has over-current protection to turn off the device when a larger than intended electric current exists through a conductor. In addition, like the Comfort Zone CZ442 Heater (review) this model has also tip-over and overheat protection. This model has a thermostat but the problem is that there you cannot set the desired temperature, you can only choose power and mode. But you can check the temperature (and in some cases humidity) with an indoor thermometer.

Amazon Basics Portable Eco-Smart Space Heater — The most mobile model

✅ Pros: 

• Has casters to easily move it around
• 750W and 1500W heat settings to control the temperature as in the Mudshi Portable Electric Space Heater (review)
• Eco mode for energy saving
• Has an automatic timer (up to 12 hours) as in the Dr Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater (review)
• Dual heating system: quartz tube and PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient)

⛔️ Cons:

• Has an industrial smell when new
• The remote controller does not include batteries but you can buy one CR2025 3V battery separately

This heater is ideal for those who want to use it in different rooms. It has rolling caster wheels, so it will be easy to relocate the Amazon Basics Portable Eco-Smart Space Heater. Although this heater is much larger than the Mudshi Portable Electric Space Heater (review), some people buy it to use in a trailer. They like the opportunity to adjust both power and temperature. 

Also, this model has an eco mode, which cycles between the low and high settings and helps you save energy and money. One more advantage of this model is that it has an automatic timer. As in the Dr Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater (review), you can turn it on up to 12 hours and be calm because the heater will work maintaining the right temperature without overheating. The Amazon Basics Portable Eco-Smart Space Heater is the only model in our list that has a dual heating system. It uses a quartz tube and PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient). PTC thermistors are resistors that increase the resistance with increasing temperature. With an over-heat sensor, it is one more point to your safety.

Comfort Glow BDISC6 Original Brown Box Ceramic Disc Heater — The most durable model

✅ Pros: 

• Long-lasting product (can serve you up to 30 years)
• Has a powerful fan that blows the hot air
• Can be used in a trailer as the Mudshi Portable Electric Space Heater (review)
• Tip-over shut-off

⛔️ Cons:

• Has a short cord

We have written about the Comfort Zone Heater (review) as one of the durable models as it can last up to 4 years. But if you want to invest in a really durable model, the Comfort Glow BDISC6 Original Brown Box Ceramic Disc Heater is for sure your best choice. It uses the same ceramic disc technology as the famous Kosta Pelonis did. That is why all 4 ceramic disc heating elements will serve you up to 30 years. Along with its heating power, this model also has a powerful fan that easily blows the hot air around the room or your trailer.

There is one disadvantage that some users complain about: it has a short cord. As with all heaters, you have to plug this one only directly into a wall outlet. You cannot use a heater with an extension cord. We recommend finding an outlet that you can use and free up space so you can put a heater nearby. Using 5200 BTUs or around 1560W this unit is the same power as others on our list and will warm your room without problems.

Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI Infrared Heater — The smartest model

✅ Pros: 

• Has Wi-Fi connection: can be adjusted through your smartphone
• The wall-mounted model that will save space
• The quietest model in the list
• Has the ETL certificate as the Homegear Compact 1500w Room Space / Cabinet Heater (review)
• Has the eco mode as the Amazon Basics Portable Eco-Smart Space Heater (review)

⛔️ Cons:

• The remote control is not so strong but you can use the application instead

If you are a modern person, who is on the same wavelength with technology, then you definitely will like the Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI Infrared Heater. This model has a Wi-Fi connection and you can monitor it with just your smartphone. Of course, it has a remote control but it is not so strong to use it from any distance as the app. According to our research, this model is also the quietest of all on our list. 

What cannot be ignored is the safety of this model. As the Homegear Compact 1500w Room Space / Cabinet Heater (review) it has the ETL certificate. This means that it has been tested by an independent organization and meets safety standards. Except that, it is impossible to tip-over this heater as it is wall-mounted. Moreover, this feature will save space in your room. You can also save your money and minimize the use of energy. For this, the Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI Infrared Heater has the eco mode as in the Amazon Basics Portable Eco-Smart Space Heater (review) but it does not have an automatic timer. 

Tips to run your heater safely

There are some simple tips and rules that will help you run your heater safely, without fire.

1. First of all, you should remember that all heaters have to be plugged directly into the wall outlet. DO NOT use extension cords with heaters because it can overload the circuit and cause fire.

2. Heaters are not suitable for wet rooms. Never locate heaters where they may fall into a bathtub or other water container.

3. Put the heater at least three feet from things that can catch on fire, for example, pillows, paper, furniture.

4. Do not turn the heater on a damaged cord or outlet.

5. Do not cover the heater.

6. Do not insert foreign objects into the heater and use it only to heat the room, not food or other things.

7. Never clean the heater while it is plugged in.

8. Occasionally check the cord, outlet, and plug. If they are hot, immediately turn off the heater.

9. Unplug the heater when you do not use it.

10. Read accurately the user’s manual before turning on the heater.

Summary

The use of a heater can be sudden or planned. In both situations, you have to follow instructions to use it safely. Modern heaters have an automatic shut off but only human attentiveness can reduce the possibility of fire to zero. Be careful, and we will help you choose the best heater for your large room. 

Choosing a heater do not forget to pay attention to such factors as power, automatic turn off, and a possibility to adjust the temperature. After that also look at such criteria as fan power, quietness, work without smell, reliable wires, casters, remote control, Wi-Fi connection, small size, and durability. All these together will help you to make the best choice.

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