I purchased a 1500 watt oscillating space heater and it does not seem strong
enough. Can anyone recommend a more powerful electric space heater? The
stronger heaters that I saw used kerosene or gas but I would like to stay
away from this if possible. I am trying to heat a 15x20 size room that
contains a stairway.

The one that is to weak is the, "Airtech 1500 watt Tower Ceramic Heater",
from Sears.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/searc...e+A ppliances

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"Bob" wrote in message
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I purchased a 1500 watt oscillating space heater and it does not seem
strong enough. Can anyone recommend a more powerful electric space
heater? The stronger heaters that I saw used kerosene or gas but I would
like to stay away from this if possible. I am trying to heat a 15x20 size
room that contains a stairway.

The one that is to weak is the, "Airtech 1500 watt Tower Ceramic Heater",
from Sears.

No matter what brand or style, 1500 watts is 1500 watts and the maximum for
a single circuit. The are also expensive to operate. 1500 watts is about
5000 Btu. Most small propane heaters are 30,000 Btu. You need to look at
better ideas. Not knowing the setting here, or the temperatures required, I
can't say what is best. Space heaters evidently will not get what you want.

Good post Edwin

To the OP - to help contain the heat downstairs you could add a curtian
at the top of the stairs. Still that space heater is a bit small for
that room. Can you add a gas fireplace? I know its a lot more $$$ to
install but will be cheaper to operate. If asthetics is not an issue
and you application and circumstances would alllow you could add an
unvented propane or natural gas heater that mounts to the wall.

I have one from Charmglow in a cottage.
Here is a model that looks like a wood stove and will heat that spice
very nicely. Its LP so you could use a gas bottle from your BBQ grill.
Just a small hole to outside where you place the tank.
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...hR esults.jsp

Search the HD site for Charmglow to get other options.

This is the one I have
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...hR esults.jsp

Bob wrote:
I purchased a 1500 watt oscillating space heater and it does not seem
strong enough. Can anyone recommend a more powerful electric space
heater? The stronger heaters that I saw used kerosene or gas but I
would like to stay away from this if possible. I am trying to heat a
15x20 size room that contains a stairway.

The one that is to weak is the, "Airtech 1500 watt Tower Ceramic
Heater", from Sears.


All 1500W space heaters offer the same amount of heat. 1500W is about
all most circuits can handle without problems so that is the usual max size
offered. Higher wattage units are available but they are generally intended
for dedicated and or 240V circuits.

Tell us more about what you are using it for and what energy sources may
be available. It is one thing if you have a cold bath room that you only
use occasionally and another if you are trying to heat your whole house or
garage.

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Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

Tell us more about what you are using it for and what energy sources
may be available. It is one thing if you have a cold bath room that you
only use occasionally and another if you are trying to heat your whole
house or garage.


I live by myself in a 3 floor house with 3 bedrooms and large basement. I
spend 90% of my time in the living room so i was looking for something to
heat that room instead of firing up the heater to heat the entire house. I
though that may be an electric heater would do what i need. It looks like I
will have to go gas if I want to do this. I do have gas coming in to the
house so hooking it up won't be a major problem.

Bob wrote:
Tell us more about what you are using it for and what energy
sources may be available. It is one thing if you have a cold bath
room that you only use occasionally and another if you are trying to
heat your whole house or garage.


I live by myself in a 3 floor house with 3 bedrooms and large
basement. I spend 90% of my time in the living room so i was looking
for something to heat that room instead of firing up the heater to
heat the entire house. I though that may be an electric heater
would do what i need. It looks like I will have to go gas if I want
to do this. I do have gas coming in to the house so hooking it up
won't be a major problem.

Yes I would go for a gas space heater. I would suggest trying for a
vented one for safety, although installation may be more of a problem.


--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

"Bob" wrote in message

I live by myself in a 3 floor house with 3 bedrooms and large basement. I
spend 90% of my time in the living room so i was looking for something to
heat that room instead of firing up the heater to heat the entire house.
I though that may be an electric heater would do what i need. It looks
like I will have to go gas if I want to do this. I do have gas coming in
to the house so hooking it up won't be a major problem.

There are many good gas heaters from simple to fancy. One caution though,
keep the rest of the house warm enough to prevent freezing of the plumbing
and heating lines.

Take a look at www.vermontcastings.com for nice stoves.

"Bob" wrote in message
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Tell us more about what you are using it for and what energy sources
may be available. It is one thing if you have a cold bath room that you
only use occasionally and another if you are trying to heat your whole
house or garage.


I live by myself in a 3 floor house with 3 bedrooms and large basement. I
spend 90% of my time in the living room so i was looking for something to
heat that room instead of firing up the heater to heat the entire house.
I though that may be an electric heater would do what i need. It looks
like I will have to go gas if I want to do this. I do have gas coming in
to the house so hooking it up won't be a major problem.


I have an Empire Direct Vent Heater, 15,000 BTU. Vents easily with a 5
inch hole through the wall. It takes it's air supply from outside and vents
exhaust gases to the outside. An optional blower can be added. I did and it
improved the efficiency and comfort. In the event of a power outage, it'll
work without the blower. The flame on a bi-metal strip generates enough
voltage for a milliamp thermostat 10 feet away on the wall. The heaters
aren't the most decorative things in the world, but they function well.

Bob