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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