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Oct 5th, 2014 1:30 am

scholar80 [OP]: Member; Jun 8, 2010; 246 posts; 346 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 5th, 2014 1:30 am

Looking for portable heater for bedroom

I'm looking to heat things up in the bedroom.

...so I want to buy a portable heater -- one that is quiet and I can move between rooms. I would like it to have a digital thermostat, remote control, and sleep timer.

My price limit is $200. I've looked at CanadianTire, HomeHardware, HomeDepot, Walmart, and Costco, but the choices are somewhat overwhelming and some seem very similar, but with different brand names.

I would appreciate it if you would recommend a model that is reliable and has my desired features. Identifying a model I should avoid would also be very helpful.

Thanks.

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Oct 5th, 2014 3:57 pm

Mendes: Deal Addict; Apr 26, 2003; 2248 posts; 432 upvotes; Toronto West

Oct 5th, 2014 3:57 pm

Ive got 3 Lasko's and theyre quite strong. Would recommend especially for the price.. 2 Towers and this small one which is by FAR the strongest.. this thing is a beast

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lasko-9-2-in ... /100669067

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+1

Nov 2nd, 2014 2:17 pm

JohnyBGood: Deal Addict; Jan 31, 2007; 1778 posts; 477 upvotes; Markham

Nov 2nd, 2014 2:17 pm

Ceramic heaters can be very loud. I walked by this infrared heater at Costco, a few days ago and it was very warm and not very loud:
http://www.costco.ca/Duraflame-Infrared ... 39446.html
It was $124.99, in store (I guess the extra $25, online, is to cover shipping & handling).

This one I walked by (also in Costco) last year and it was downright HOT:
http://www.costco.ca/Duraflame-Oscillat ... 39436.html
It too is currently cheaper in store...around $43-46. But reviews say the SLIGHTEST dust build-up makes it shut down, so there's maintenance. I don't recall its sound, which means there was none (or very low).

Nov 2nd, 2014 2:45 pm

raghavs82: Jr. Member; Oct 18, 2012; 108 posts; 18 upvotes

Nov 2nd, 2014 2:45 pm

We've go the bionaire ceramic tower heater from costco for 50$ it does a decent job Heating up us master bedroom for the amt we paid. We dnt have to bump up the thermostat to heat the entire house.

http://reviews.costco.com/2070/11490412 ... eviews.htm

Nov 2nd, 2014 4:04 pm

Quentin5: Deal Expert; Feb 8, 2014; 24110 posts; 9568 upvotes; Socially Distanced

Nov 2nd, 2014 4:04 pm

I have had good luck with this type of oil filled heater, its silent and thermostat settable, i don't have this model (just using the link to show you what they look like) but you can look up reviews and features from different manufacturers.
http://www.costco.ca/.product.100126628 ... InCategory

If your looking for the other kind of heat that is beyond the scope of this forum

In fact in Rand McNally they wear hats on their feet and hamburgers eat people

Nov 2nd, 2014 5:47 pm

SurplusPlus: Banned; Jun 22, 2012; 4737 posts; 708 upvotes; Shhanada

Nov 2nd, 2014 5:47 pm

Quentin5 wrote: ↑I have had good luck with this type of oil filled heater, its silent and thermostat settable, i don't have this model (just using the link to show you what they look like) but you can look up reviews and features from different manufacturers.
http://www.costco.ca/.product.100126628 ... InCategory

If your looking for the other kind of heat that is beyond the scope of this forum

I have one like this and it's mostly silent, but not sure how it would work in a full room since it doesn't actively push air.

Nov 2nd, 2014 7:36 pm

Hugh Jass: Deal Guru; Mar 8, 2002; 12859 posts; 3997 upvotes; GTA

Nov 2nd, 2014 7:36 pm

+1 for oil filled mini radiator.

Nov 2nd, 2014 9:32 pm

twoplustwo: Deal Addict; Jan 16, 2008; 1119 posts; 110 upvotes

Nov 2nd, 2014 9:32 pm

Hugh Jass wrote: ↑+1 for oil filled mini radiator.

Yep. +1

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