Ceramic Space Heater

Ceramic space heaters boast some of the newest technology available on the heater market. A ceramic space heater is a great choice for an office or a workshop.

One thing a ceramic space heater is known for is it's relative safety compared to some other coil-based portable heaters on the market. A feature of this type of heater is that even though it is very quick to reach operating temperature, the external surfaces of the heater remain cool. This is partly due to the fact that the middle of the ceramic element is larger than on other coil heaters so it can be set to a lower temperature and yet give out more thermal energy. These ceramic plates are at the core of the technology and heat when electricity is passed through them. Aluminum baffles absorb the heat from the ceramic plates which is then blown into the room by a convection fan. There are lots of different models to choose from depending on your need and budget. Some of the best ones are described below. You can buy a ceramic space heater in any price range from $20 to over $100 depending on the functions you want.

DeLonghi DCH1030 Ceramic Space Heater
This ceramic space heater has a 1500 Watt or 825 Watt heat settings which is selected via a thermostat. This heater is great for workshops or holiday homes or rooms that are not used much. To prevent rooms becoming freezing cold, you can use the ant-freeze settings that switch the heater on automatically if the temperature in the room falls below 44 degrees Farenheit. There is also a safety cut off mechanism if the unit becomes to hot.

Lasko 751320 Tower Ceramic Space Heater
This tower-style ceramic space heater comes with a remote control. It has wide-spread oscillation to distribute the heat to a larger area and has a programmable thermostat. Overheat shutoff mechanisms are standard in addition to the ability to adjust the noise the unit makes.

HZ-315 Ceramic Space Heater
This heater allows heat control via its thermostat and has an automatic shut-off feature for overheating protection. Further safety is through the back-up circuit breaker.

Lasko 75800 Cyclonic Ceramic Space Heater
This heater has three heat settings, the lowest puts out 2,559 BTU and the high setting puts out 5118 BTU. The third setting is an automatic setting controlled by the thermostat. It also has a seven hour timer to exactly match your heating schedule. You can adjust the angle of the air flow from the unit by using the louvers in the top. Overheat protection is standard and the design is low profile to be as unobtrusive as possible. The brushed aluminum exterior adds to the contemporary look. This unit also comes with a three year warranty.

Heat Runner 33564 Twin Ceramic Space Heater
This heater is at the cheaper end of the scale and has two heat settings. It has a triple ceramic element which gives off heat to a wide angle without using an oscillator. Overheat protection is standard and it comes with a handle for added portability.