Space Heaters

When You’ll Need a Space Heater

What’s better for your needs, whole-home heating or a compact space heater? Find out below.

Our customers love space heaters for:

• Homes and Offices: Keep your space warm without wasting heating on unoccupied spaces.
• Apartments: Whole-home heating can be inefficient in smaller spaces. Using a space heater in select areas could lower your bills.
• Supplemental Warmth: Some areas where no HVAC is available, like outdoor workshops, garages, and sunrooms, can benefit from extra warmth in the winter.
• Emergency Backup: Keep a space heater handy in case of a power outage or an emergency, and you need emergency heating.
• Cost-Effective Heating: Warm the room you're in instead of the whole home.

Benefits of Using a Space Heater

Stay warm, cut bills. Space heaters are one of the best ways to make your heating more efficient during the colder months. Here are just some of the reasons customers love our room heaters:

• Compact and Portable: Move your heater wherever you need it without hassle.
• Quick Heating: Don’t wait for central heating to fire up; simply switch it on and enjoy immediate warmth.
• Energy Efficient: Save money by only heating the space you’re in, not the whole house.
• Safety: Our models have built-in safety features so you don’t have to worry about the room heater overheating or catching things on fire if it tips over.
• Quiet Operation: Ideal for bedrooms and offices where noisy systems can be a distraction.

Types of Space Heaters

We supply multiple types of space heaters for different uses. They include:

• Convection Space Heaters: Warm the air evenly throughout a whole room. Ideal for living rooms and bedrooms.
• Electric Wall Heaters: Save floor space and get a wall-mounted space heater instead. 
• Oil-Filled Radiator Space Heaters: Silent and efficient. These models use diathermic oil for long-lasting heat.
• Radiant/Infrared Space Heaters: Direct, targeted warmth where and when you need it in seconds.
• Space Heaters with Overheat Protection: Extra-safe models that shut off when internal components get too hot. Great for households with children or pets.
• Space Heaters with Tip-Over Protection: Designed to automatically power down if the unit is knocked over.

Styles of Space Heaters

Different room heater styles suit different spaces. Here’s where they can make the most difference for you:

• Baseboard Heaters: Low-profile units that sit along the base of a wall. Ultra-quiet, perfect for bedrooms and hallways.
• Floor Heaters: Traditional-style space heaters that sit on the floor, usually ceramic.
• Tabletop Heaters: Specially compact heaters designed for desks and nightstands, great for personal heating.
• Wall-Mounted Heaters: These attach to the wall and save floor space, ideal for supplemental heat in bathrooms.

Why Choose Sylvane?

With Sylvane, you know you’re getting expertly-tested space heaters from top brands like King Electric, Honeywell, DeLonghi, and Vornado. But more than that: you’re partnering with experts who will go above and beyond to find the perfect solution based on your unique needs. 

Plus, with every order, you can enjoy fast shipping and post-purchase customer support from our dedicated team.

FAQs

How do I choose the right space heater for my room size?

Match the heater’s wattage to your room size. We recommend about 10 watts per square foot.

What’s the safest space heater for overnight use?

An oil-filled radiator with tip-over and overheat protection is generally safest for extended use.

Are space heaters expensive to run?

It depends on the device and how much you use it. Most cost around $0.15–$0.30 per hour.

Can I use a space heater in the bathroom or kitchen?

Only if it’s GFCI rated for damp areas and has proper water-resistant features.

What are the quietest options for bedrooms?

Oil-filled radiators and some panel heaters run almost silently.

What is the difference between ceramic, infrared, and oil-filled heaters?

Ceramic heats air quickly, infrared warms objects directly, and oil-filled provides slow, even heat.

Can space heaters be left unattended?

No. You should always turn space heaters off when you leave the room.

Do all space heaters have automatic shut-off?

Most modern models do, but you should always check before buying.