space heater alternatives to Heat Surge
by rd @ 11:41 am 11 comments »
A lot of people are researching space heaters due to the massive ad campaign running nationwide by the marketers of the Heat Surge space heater. We thought we’d provide a couple of alternatives to those wishing to spend less, or those seeking a heater with good reviews and highly rated design.
If you’re dead-set on getting a flueless electric fireplace fireplacedirect.com has a lot of options. Choices range from the very expensive (it’s all about the mantel), to Heat Surge comparable smaller, or movable units. Remember, any 1,440 btu electric heater will give off the same amount of heat (they heat a 200 to 600 square ft. room). Make sure you fully evaluate the range of settings, fan capability and if they have an adjustable thermostat to keep the temperature where you like it.
We find the site ConsumerSearch to be a good aggregator of product reviews. Here are a couple of more inexpensive space heaters that will get the job done if heat, not esthetics, is the primary issue. Their recommendations:
- DeLonghi SafeHeat Micathermic HHP1500 - if you have a modern decor and are looking for a convection heater, which is highly rated for its: slim profile, silent operation, reliable performance and light weight. Uses the mineral, mica, as its heating element, has two heat settings and can be wall mounted. $ 149.99 @ amazon.com
If you’re looking for a less expensive option, the Holmes HQH319-U Quartz Tower Heater with 1-Touch Electronic Thermostat may be a good choice. This model is a radiant heater best designed for small spaces. Radiant heaters heat objects directly in-front of them in a room. It has two quartz heating elements and like most space heaters, 750 and 1,500-watt settings. $59.99 @ sears.com
When shopping for a space heater remember that almost all heaters provide a maximum of 1,500-watts and 5,120 btu’s. This is the maximum amount of wattage allowed through a typical household outlet. Remember to put your space heater safely away from drapes and flammable objects and fabrics. And place it under a window or other cold air or draft producing source to warm cold air as it enters the room. Unvented propane or kerosene heaters should never be used in the home.
Remember that space heaters are not an economical replacement for insulation — weather-stripping and thermostats that can give you control over the various zones / rooms of your home. The savings a space heater provides to the homeowner is only when you can augment the heat of the room you are in, while lowering the thermostats in the rest of the house. Electricity is still an expensive and inefficient way to heat a home.
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I agree, but the imaginative flame went out and the two bulbs are ok. now what ?
Here is another alternative for space heat. The Kandle Heeter tm Candle Holder — it converts the thermal energy of a candle flame into dry radiant space heat. If you like to burn candles, why wouldn’t you want to get the maximum heat? This year we have also developed an “electric candle” based on a 60 watt quartz halogen lamp. It uses the same radiator assembly, and if the lights should go out, then you can always put a candle under it. http://www.heatstick.com
We like our Heat Surge warming our living room, but the imaginery flame has stopped flaming even though it’s still throwing heat.
I’ve written them but no reply on how to fix
the illusionary flame. Helen
My flames quit a couple of times. No problem. I read directions and it said to turn off heat surge and unplug it for 10 min. It resets the flames.I run mine 24/7 and use my propane furnace very little. I turned it off completely and if I need more heat I run furnace to take the chill off then turn it off again. It is a good investment for ME. Not for everyone.
Does anyone know anything about EdenPure Heaters?
We bought a Eden Pure Heater last year. It worked for three weeks and quit. We only got a portion of our money refunded. Our neighbors bought four of the heaters and they all quit within weeks also. They are not what they are advertised.
Amish use HeatSurge at home???
Amish don’t use electric !!
It is really ripped off!!!!!
I like the ECO-heater from WARMZONE.com
This unit only uses 400 watts and works great! I put a couple around my house that were cold and painted them to match my walls. Check them out on Warmzone’s website.www.warmzone.com
I bought the Amish heat surge heater with mantle. It is nice quality but small. It doesn’t heat as well as a regular electric heater and it is quite noisy. Flames look real and it does heat but if I had known it didn’t heat that well, I would not have bought it. If you are just looking for something for a fireplace look, then this is great.
Has anyone heard of the “charmglow heaters”?
I saw them last year for around $300, but can’t seem to find them this year. did they discontinue them, I read VERY good reviews (5 stars) from everyone who had them. Maybe they worked TOO good and were inexpensive, so they were squashed by the competition?? anyone have any info on them?
You can find the CharmGlow heaters at Home Depot.
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Navigation?id=453&jspStoreDir=hdus&catalogId=10053&marketID=401&locStoreNum=8125&N=453%2B90401&langId=-1&linktype=brand&storeId=10051&ddkey=THDSiteMap