Typically, a 1,500 BTU wall heater can only emit enough heat to cover a space approximately 150 square feet In a house or larger apartment/condo this would only cover the living room or one bedroom. Wall heaters do not have enough power to heat larger spaces and cannot carry heat throughout the home.
Again, because wall heaters do not use ductwork, it also means they take longer to get the desired temperature in different rooms. This can be a problem if you need to heat multiple rooms quickly at home or in your business place.
Electric heaters of any type are unsafe to leave running overnight because they carry a significant amount of risk. If a space heater falls over or becomes too hot from running for too long of a period of time, that can lead to a fast-moving fire that occurs while you are asleep and cannot act fast enough.
Myth 1: Electric Heat Is Expensive
For instance, electric coil and electric baseboard heating, both of which use electricity, are associated with high running costs. But the Envi wall-mounted electric heater (120V) is not; in fact, it can run for as little as 4 cents per hour.
Not a portable space heater
Don't get them confused with portable space heaters that plug into a wall outlet. Wall heaters are installed in your wall (or into a surface mount box) and are directly wired to a circuit in your electric panel. That means they're always there and don't have any wires for you to trip on.
Electric wall heaters work well for heating a room, providing efficient and stylish heating without sacrificing space. Unlike central heat, there's no need for complex ductwork installations, offering a practical blend of functionality and design.
Infrared heaters excel in energy efficiency and quiet operation, ideal for poorly insulated spaces, while ceramic heaters offer immediate warmth and portability, suitable for smaller, well-insulated areas.
Example (you can use an electric heater running cost calculator below for different wattages/kWh prices): If we assume the price of electricity is $0.1319 per kWh, a 1,500-watt electric space heater will cost; $0.20 to run per hour. $4.80 to run per 24 hours (day). $11.20 to run per week (8h/day).
Heaters are best placed under windows. If you do not have the space for panel heaters, you can also choose wall strip panel heaters, which are lower and longer variants. By placing heaters under the windows, you heat up cold air descending from the window glass, and avoid cold draughts along the floor.
Lastly, they are much more efficient to run than a furnace so you cam save on your electric bills in the winter. However, wall heaters are not the best option for larger spaces. They are limited in the square feet they heat.
While all the options perform well, our top pick is the ADAX NEO Modern Wall-Mounted Electric Panel Heater. Its sleek Scandinavian design, fast heating, and clean, air-friendly operation make it a standout choice for modern homes.
The good news is that modern infrared heaters are very safe to use even when left unattended during the night, even while you are sleeping.
Wall-mounted heaters are hardwired for safety
The cord itself makes the portable units less safe to operate and mean they shouldn't be located in high-traffic areas. Tripping over a cord can cause a portable unit to fall over, creating a fire risk.
Electric heaters can damage an electric socket and cause a fire if left on for an extended period. As a result, it's preferable to keep the electric heaters on ahead of time and turn them off before going to sleep.
Wall heaters are great in rooms that you want to heat up fast. The fan helps circulate air through the room, while baseboards rely just on the natural convection process. Although all electric heat is 100 percent efficient, you can see some energy savings with a wall heater because it takes less time to heat a room.
If electric heaters are used near water in the home, the appliance poses an electrocution hazard for all family members. CPSC said that most electric heaters do not have protection against electrocution should the appliance come in contact with water. For this reason, electric heaters should not be used in bathrooms.
Wall heaters can quickly heat up an entire room. These heaters are perfect for single rooms. They are not for entire floors or for multiple areas. If you have several rooms on a floor, you'll need one heater per room, plus one or more for each hallway or common area.
The easiest way to find the voltage of your old heater is to check the product label. You can find the voltage listed on product rating labels.
Heater Temperature
A good rule of thumb for energy-saving heating temperature is to set your thermostat at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. For more comfort, try increasing the temperature by 1 or 2 degrees at a time. For energy savings, turn the temperature down 1 or 2 degrees at a time.
Using a space heater can be a good way to boost the temperature in a small, drafty room—and it could be less expensive than cranking up your central heating system. But a space heater is economical only if you use it judiciously.
In other words, a 1,500-watt heater will be great for a 250-square-foot room with central heat. If that same room had no other source of heat, you'd need a 2,000-watt heater.
Far Infrared Heaters are the most efficient of all the space heater options and consume the lowest wattage, making them the cheapest to run. Far Infrared is radiant heating and is most easily absorbed by people's skin. In fact, all objects, including us emit and absorb infrared.
Conclusion. So, after looking at the different types of electric heaters available, due to its lower power-output, halogen heaters are the cheapest electric heaters to run. Shop our range of Halogen Heaters here .
Oil filled radiators work in a very energy efficient manner, so can be considered cheap to run in comparison with many alternative designer radiator styles.