The 9 Best Space Heaters To Keep Your Home Warm In The Cooler Months

Dimensions: 7 x 7 x 18.2 inches | Power source: Corded electric | Heating method: Convection

Pros:

• Heats up quickly
• Equipped with essential safety features
• Includes a remote control for easy operation

Cons:

• The digital control panel could be more intuitive

This Lasko tower heater can warm up just about any space in your home, from your living room to your office—and it can do so quickly. Equipped with three heat settings, two fan speeds and a wide grill that offers 120 degree heat distribution, it’s one powerful device. What really sets it apart, though, are its ample safety features: It has overheat protection, a tip-over sensor, a child lock and cool-touch housing. There’s also an easy-to-use remote, in case you want to control heat levels from your couch. Meanwhile, the auto-off timer and AutoEco thermostat help ensure your space stays warm but doesn’t get too warm. 

What the editors say: “This heater is small and sleek but powerful,” says deputy editor Jane Sung, who tested the model. “It heats my home office pretty quickly, and I like using the handy remote to switch up settings or turn it on and off.”

Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.8 x 30.2 inches | Power source: Corded electric | Heating method: Forced air

Pros:

• Sleek
• Hot and cold capabilities
• Doubles as air purifier

Cons:

• Expensive
• Replacement filters can be pricey

If you’re looking for the one of the smartest and safest space heaters on the market, consider Dyson’s HP10 Pure Hot + Cool. The device, which has one of the most attractive designs in this roundup, comes with the ability to heat and cool rooms with ease, thanks to an intelligent thermometer feature that can accurately analyze room temperature and respond accordingly. And, since it blocks dust from the heating elements, Dyson promises there will be no burning smells.

The Dyson also has no spinning blades or grills, so you don’t need to stress about small fingers getting hit or burned. Another perk: This space heater works as an air purifier, removing 99.97% of allergens and pollutants from your home with the help of a HEPA air filter.

What the reviews say: “This unit is built sturdy, very quiet and pretty easy to use both on the handheld remote and app,” says one happy user. Another notes that the HP10 Pure Hot + Cool can “heat a room real quick.”

Dimensions: 7.2 x 7.9 x 7.1 inches | Power source: Corded electric | Heating method: Forced air

Pros:

• Petite
• Heats up fast
• Tip-over protection

Cons:

• Not powerful enough to heat a room
• Fan blades may shift over time

Vornado’s Personal Vortex Heater is a stellar choice for small spaces. The device comes with a nice design that’s equivalent to the size of a pineapple. It offers quiet performance and uses vortex air circulation to quickly heat the air around you. It also comes with tip-over protection for reducing chances of injury and has a plastic finish that won’t heat up when you touch it. It’s effective for heating up office spaces, kitchens and bedrooms and for warming up the front porch in the winter months.

What the reviews say: Fans rave about this Vornado heater’s ability to warm up a space fast. “This is a wonderful tool to keep you warm. I work in the courthouse and it is freezing all the time,” shares one satisfied customer. “I feel like I have an island breeze at my desk.” Others praise the tip-over protection. “Safety features work instantly if the base isn’t on the floor solidly,” says another owner.

Dimensions: 7.5 x 4 x 11 inches | Power source: Corded electric | Heating method: Forced air

Pros:

• Stylish appearance
• Tip-over safety feature
• Easy to relocate

Cons:

• Only two heat settings
• Can’t heat larger areas

The De'Longhi Capsule Compact Ceramic Heater is specially designed to add coziness to rooms up to 100 square feet, making it perfect for your home office or smaller bedrooms. You can flip between two heat settings—low or high—to find the level of warmth that’s right for you. And, while this space heater doesn’t have a lot of functions, it does have a tip-over safety feature that will shut off the machine in case of a fall. Another point: It’s lightweight and can be easily moved from room to room.

What the testers say: “I own this space heater and love it,” says contributor Korin Miller. “My home office is in a chilly spot, and the De’Longhi Capsule Compact Ceramic Heater does a great job of warming up the space. It’s minimalist, but is simple to toggle between heat settings. The tip-over safety feature has also come in common a few times thanks to my energetic Labrador retriever.”

Dimensions: 9.2 x 9.4 x 11.7 inches | Power source: Corded electric | Heating method: Infrared

Pros:

• Automatically adjusts heat and circulation to keep temps consistent
• Sturdy design
• Exterior will stay cool to the touch

Cons:

• Limited range on the remote control

This machine packs impressive power while being safe to operate around pets and children; it’s an ideal option for busy living spaces. To push air through a room and heat it quickly, it uses vortex air circulation—a signature of the brand. To operate, simply set your desired temperature using the digital control panel on the unit. Its automatic climate control function helps the machine monitor how much heat and circulation will keep your room at the desired temperature, modifying its settings as needed.

Though it has a moderately-sized square shape, it’s easy to move and can sit on the floor or the countertop. Plus, it’s designed with tip-over protection and shuts off automatically if overheating is detected. Meanwhile, the surface of the machine stays cool. (If you want more extra-powerful options, check out our roundup of best space heaters for large rooms.)

What the reviews say: “Best space heater I’ve personally used,” says a customer. “Heats my bedroom efficiently with very little noise and doesn’t skip a beat when it’s freezing out.” Another owner shares they use the heater to warm up their two-car garage, noting that it provides, “plenty of heat for the space.”

Dimensions: 5.9 x 13.78 x 24.9 inches | Power source: Corded electric | Heating method: Radiant

Pros:

• Easy to move
• Good warranty
• Energy-saving feature

Cons:

• Large
• No remote

De'Longhi’s Full Room Radiant Heater adds heat while helping you manage your electricity bill. Featuring an adjustable thermostat and three heat settings, this oil-filled machine is one energy-efficient machine, compared to standard space heaters. It also comes equipped with some important safety features—chiefly, automatic shut-off if the radiator gets too hot. Increasing its star power, it has snap-on wheels to help you easily move it around your place. Plus, it comes with an impressive three-year warranty, which is longer than most brands offers on heaters.

What the reviews say: Users say De’Longhi’s heater is a quiet powerhouse. “I’ve had [three of these radiators] for three years—they don't smell, they work flawlessly and produce very nice, consistent heat,” writes one customer. “If I have a need for another unit, I'd purchase another oil-filled De’Longhi unit, no question!”

Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.7 x 23.2 inches | Power source: Corded electric | Heating method: Convection

Pros:

• Several safety features
• Slim, minimalist design
• Energy-efficient thermostat

Cons:

• LED display may be too bright in a dark room for some users

Honeywell’s Digital Ceramic Tower Heater With Motion Sensor features special technology to self-regulate the electricity flow to your device based on temperature. There’s an energy usage indicator that shows the amount of energy you’re using at any given time, which means you’ll get the warmth you want without overpaying. Flip between two heat settings and eyeball the LED display that gives you the current room temperature, along with your desired heating level. It also has handy safety features like tip-over protection, overheat protection, a safety motion sensor (which shuts off the device if it senses that an object is too close) and an easy-to-use programmable thermostat.

What the editors say: This Honeywell device “heats a room well, despite its slim and compact size,” says deputy editor Kari Molvar, who tested the model. She also notes that it makes little noise as it runs, only giving off “a low hum.”

Dimensions: 7.8 x 18.5 x 18.1 inches | Power source: Corded electric | Heating method: Convection

Pros:

• Sleek, modern design
• Powerful enough to warm larger rooms
• Programmable thermostat

Cons:

• Doesn’t come with a remote

If you’re looking for a space heater to run in a high-trafficked, you probably don’t want one that’s a total eyesore. For a sleek option, this Honeywell model looks as good as it works. Featuring two heat settings, a programable thermostat and three timer settings, this model is a breeze to use—and it’s powerful enough to run in large rooms. It also has the most essential safety features, including cool-touch housing and two automatic shut-off protections. The only thing it doesn’t have is a remote, so you need to control the device using the intuitive digital controls.

What the reviews say: “It’s very safe around kids, has a shut-off [in case] it gets tipped and doesn’t get hot on the outside to prevent accidental burns,” raves one reviewer. “I love it so much, I bought multiple for the house.”

Dimensions: 6.25 x 6.25 x 8inches | Power source: Corded electric | Heating method: Convection

Pros:

• Bathroom-safe design
• Easy to use
• Ready out of the box

Cons:

• No handle
• Beeps when you change settings

Stepping out of the shower into a chilly bathroom can be a shock to the system. This Lasko heater can help warm up the area without hogging all your floorspace. In fact, it’s specially designed to be used in a bathroom. It features a 1,500-watt heating element with three settings to give you options, and has an ALCI safety plug to cut power in the event of a short. This heater is simple to use, too. Just push the big button top once for high heat for an hour, twice for high heat, a third time for low heat and a fourth to turn it off. And when the warmer months roll around, you can easily stash this petite machine under your sink or in a cabinet.

What the reviews say: While it can technically go anywhere, many owners say they use this space heater in the bathroom. “They’re great for quickly (and safely) heating up a small room,” says one. “The best feature by far is the one-hour auto shutoff setting. I never have to worry about someone forgetting to turn it off.”